Sole Source with Pat`s Pump & Blower

Brevard County's Utility Services department is pursuing a sole source procurement with Pat's Pump & Blower LLC for the repair of a specialized Deep Trekker lateral camera used for detecting defective sewer laterals. The contract, identified as Sole Source ID #4620116, is critical for maintaining sewer system functionality and preventing operational failures. The procurement follows State of Florida Statute 287.057(5)(3)(c) and Brevard County Policy BCC-25 for sole source acquisitions. The notice was posted on January 16, 2025, with a response deadline of January 22, 2025, at 12:00 pm. Potential respondents are invited to provide technical data supporting alternative capabilities, with the understanding that the county may cancel the sole source notice and pursue a formal solicitation if alternative suppliers can demonstrate substantially similar product or service capabilities. The repair involves a one-time service for a critical piece of infrastructure inspection equipment, with Pat's Pump & Blower being the sole authorized reseller and service provider for Deep Trekker products in Florida.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Pat's Pump & Blower LLC is confirmed as the exclusive service provider through a Letter of Authorization from Deep Trekker Inc., which validates their status as the sole authorized vendor for this specific repair. The contract has a defined value of $5,018.00 for the repair service. The existing equipment is a Deep Trekker lateral camera, which requires direct replacement parts and specialized service. The procurement is being managed directly by the Utility Services department, with Angel Dutton listed as the contact at 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Building C, Room 303, Viera, FL 32940. No information is provided about alternative vendors or competitive alternatives, reinforcing the sole source nature of this procurement. The county emphasizes the critical nature of the repair for maintaining uninterrupted government operations in sewer system infrastructure monitoring.