Stevens Water Monitoring Systems, Inc.

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Division of State Lands, Bureau of Survey and Mapping, has posted a statutorily mandated fifteen business day advertisement for an intended single source procurement. This procurement seeks annual hosting, maintenance, and support services for the State Lands Tide Station Program, specifically the SkyView 360 data acquisition and management software system. The services will support Florida's coastal management efforts by providing data collection, analysis, reporting, and storage capabilities for the state's network of tide stations that monitor water levels, wind, and barometric pressure along Florida's coastline. The service period runs from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with an estimated contract value of $82,000. The deadline for receipt of information from prospective vendors is May 19, 2026, with the posting date of April 28, 2026. No site visits, bidder conferences, or award dates are specified in the procurement documentation. The procurement falls under UNSPSC code 81112105 for World Wide Web WWW Site Operation Host Services and requires vendors to provide continuous support ensuring data integrity and uninterrupted operation of the tide station network.

Stevens Water Monitoring Systems, Inc., located at 12067 NE Glenn Widing Dr, Suite 106, Portland, Oregon 97220, is identified as the sole source provider for this procurement. The justification for single source acquisition states that Stevens Water Monitoring Systems, Inc. is the exclusive provider of the SkyView 360 system and associated annual support and maintenance services, and that continuation from this vendor will ensure consistent service and uninterrupted operation of the Tide Station program's data integrity. The procurement documentation does not indicate any specific set-asides or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, nor are there documented disadvantaged enterprise designations mentioned. As a single source procurement, this opportunity represents a continuation of existing services with the incumbent vendor rather than an open competitive bidding process. The contract value of $82,000 reflects the annual cost for hosting, maintenance, and support services for the specialized SkyView 360 software system that currently manages Florida's critical coastal water monitoring infrastructure. Kimberly Bowling, Purchasing Specialist Supervisor, serves as the primary contact at 850.245.2361 for inquiries regarding this procurement.