Sole Source with PPS Systems

Brevard County, Florida, through its Board of County Commissioners and Natural Resources Management Department, is pursuing a sole source procurement for a specialized water-quality monitoring instrument called the AlgaeTorch, manufactured by PPS Systems. The device is a hand-held instrument designed to measure microalgae and bacteria in freshwater and saltwater environments by detecting chlorophyll-a levels, with the capability to deliver complete measurements in less than 20 seconds without requiring sample preparation. This one-time equipment purchase is being conducted under section 287.057(5)(3)(c) of Florida Statutes, with a specific focus on acquiring an all-in-one instrument that eliminates the need for multiple separate devices. The procurement notice was posted on December 8, 2025, with a response deadline of December 11, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. Potential respondents who believe they can meet or exceed the requirements are invited to submit technical data, with the county reserving the right to cancel the notice and pursue formal solicitation if substantially similar products are available from alternative sources.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The sole source identification number is 4901208, and the total purchase amount is $15,992.20. The procurement is justified based on the AlgaeTorch's unique technological design, construction features, and exclusive calibration capabilities that differentiate it from competitors. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, and no existing infrastructure integration requirements are specified. The primary contact for this procurement is Heather Riley from the Natural Resources Department, who can be reached at 321-617-7390 or heather.riley@brevardfl.gov. The procurement follows established procedures outlined in Brevard County Policy BCC-25 for sole source acquisitions, with all necessary approvals obtained from departmental authorities as of November 24, 2025.