Sole Source Notice: Purchase of Flow Meter from The Avanti Company

The City of North Miami Beach is pursuing a sole source procurement for the purchase of a McCrometer 30" Model 395 Forward Flow Full Profile Insertion Mag Meter from The Avanti Company under the authority of City Code Section 3-4.8. This is not a competitive solicitation, and responses received will be evaluated solely to determine whether a competitive procurement should be conducted. The flow meter is essential for the NMB Water Department's lime softening operations, providing precise measurement of incoming raw water flow rates and supporting accurate chemical dosing for water treatment processes. The equipment includes a ProComm Series Transmitter with multiple output options, stainless steel components, NSF-approved coating, a 2-year warranty, and 50 feet of dual submersible cable with quick connect connector. Interested firms must submit written documentation demonstrating capability to meet or exceed the stated requirements to Kemesia Clarke, Senior Purchasing Agent, at bids@citynmb.com or by mail to 17011 NE 19th Ave., Suite 315, North Miami Beach, FL 33162 by April 17, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., which is seven calendar days from the April 10, 2026 publication date. The quoted pricing is firm for 30 days from the quotation date of February 8, 2026, with delivery scheduled within 60 days of order entry on a Net 30-day payment basis.

The Avanti Company is identified as the exclusive authorized representative for all McCrometer product lines in Florida, Alabama, and Georgia municipal markets, handling product sales, field repairs, start-ups, and calibration services, which establishes the basis for this sole source procurement. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting eligible respondent types are indicated in the notice. The total contract value is $24,355.00, consisting of $23,378.00 for the flow meter and associated hardware and $977.00 for freight and insurance. The purchase order will be charged to fiscal accounts FY2026 / 410904-533466 for the flow meter and FY2026 / 410904-533420 for freight. Approval authority rests with the Finance Director for amounts up to $25,000, making this procurement eligible for approval at the departmental level without requiring City Commission authorization.