Sole Source Purchase - Sewer Inspection Equipment Replacement Parts & Repairs

Pinellas County is pursuing a sole source procurement for Sewer Inspection Equipment Replacement Parts & Repairs, specifically targeting genuine CUES Inc. Original Equipment Manufactured (OEM) CCTV equipment, replacement parts, and services that are directly compatible with existing county infrastructure. The procurement focuses on acquiring authorized components and Granite Net Sewer Software maintenance and support, with a critical requirement that vendors be capable of providing comprehensive technical assistance for the county's sewer inspection systems. The Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Contract No. 26-0099-N) requires interested contractors to submit responses via OpenGov by Tuesday, November 28, 2025, at 3:00 pm, with technical documentation demonstrating their ability to meet the specified requirements. Vendors must provide evidence of complete compatibility with mainline cameras, transporters, and future CUES equipment, and must be able to honor manufacturer warranties. The procurement is coded under NIGP 89064, and the county will evaluate submissions to determine if bona fide competition exists. Technical responses should comprehensively demonstrate the ability to meet or exceed the county's stringent equipment and support requirements.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, with CUES Inc. positioned as the incumbent and sole authorized provider for the specified equipment and services. The current contract, which has been in place since July 18, 2006, is a continuation of a long-standing relationship between Pinellas County and CUES Inc. The budget for this procurement is estimated at $130,000 for the annual engagement, with the current contract set to expire on 1/31/2026 and potential renewal through 1/31/2027. Existing infrastructure includes CUES CCTV equipment that requires precise, manufacturer-specific replacement parts and ongoing software maintenance. The county has already encumbered $36,924.41 on the FY25 Purchase Order 465587 and has budgeted an additional $130,000.00 for FY26 to support the contract renewal. The sole source justification is predicated on CUES Inc. being the exclusive manufacturer of compatible equipment and the only authorized provider of genuine replacement parts and services for the county's existing sewer inspection systems.