Stevens Water Monitoring Systems, Inc.

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is pursuing a single source procurement for annual hosting, maintenance, and support services for the State Lands Tide Station Program from Stevens Water Monitoring Systems, Inc. The procurement is specifically for the SkyView 360 data acquisition and management software system, which enables comprehensive collection, analysis, reporting, and storage of data from remote monitoring locations along Florida's coastline. This contract will cover the period from October 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with a primary focus on supporting critical applications including beach management, storm surge prediction, and research. The solicitation was posted on July 16, 2025, with a final date for information receipt on August 6, 2025. The system's data serves multiple stakeholders, including universities, NOAA, boaters, sportsmen, and the US Coast Guard, making it a critical infrastructure component for environmental monitoring and public safety.

This procurement is a non-competitive, single source opportunity specifically targeting Stevens Water Monitoring Systems, Inc. as the sole provider of the SkyView 360 system. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations were mentioned in the documentation. The estimated contract value is $45,000, covering annual hosting, maintenance, and support services. The DEP has emphasized that continuing services from this specific vendor will ensure consistent service and uninterrupted operation of the Tide Station program. The current infrastructure relies entirely on Stevens Water Monitoring Systems' proprietary technology, which suggests strong vendor lock-in and a strategic need for continuity. The procurement is limited to Leon County and will be managed through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Division of State Lands, with no indication of alternative vendor considerations or competitive bidding processes.