WesTech Engineering Inc Manufactured Products, EOM Repair Parts, Repairs and Maintenance

Sarasota County is pursuing a sole source procurement for WesTech Engineering Inc. manufactured products, OEM repair parts, repairs, and maintenance through MKI Services Inc. The procurement specifically targets clarifiers used in three wastewater treatment plants: Bee Ridge WWTP, Venice Gardens WWTP, and CCU WWTP. The solicitation (2024-ISS-228) was released on May 23, 2024, with critical deadlines including a question submission cutoff on May 24, 2024, and a response deadline of May 28, 2024, at 5:00 pm. Responses must be submitted electronically through the ProcureNow portal. The county's primary objectives include maintaining existing infrastructure by procuring new products, OEM repair parts, repairs, maintenance, field services, and technical support specifically for WesTech Engineering Inc. manufactured equipment. While the procurement is currently structured as a sole source award, the county reserves the right to cancel and pursue a competitive solicitation if other vendors can demonstrate the ability to supply comparable products or services. The procurement is subject to standard county terms and conditions, including compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline set-aside designations or specific restrictions on responding organizations. MKI Services Inc. is identified as the exclusive representative for WesTech Engineering Inc. within Florida, which effectively limits potential vendors. The estimated expenditure for this fiscal/contract year is $150,000.00, with a "not to exceed $150K" range. The sole source justification is predicated on product compatibility and manufacturer exclusivity, with WesTech being the original manufacturer of the existing clarifiers at county facilities. Changing to another system would require a complete redesign at each location, making this procurement strategically necessary. The county has determined that no other vendors can supply similar products or services, and the procurement is intentionally limited to new products, OEM repair parts, repairs, maintenance, and technical support specifically for WesTech Engineering Inc. manufactured products. Potential respondents must demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the specialized wastewater treatment equipment and the ability to provide seamless technical support and maintenance.