YSI IQ SensorNet Monitoring Equipment, Products and Service

Sarasota County is pursuing a sole source procurement for YSI IQ SensorNet monitoring equipment, products, and services through Solicitation No. 2023-ISS-050. The procurement specifically targets wireless monitoring equipment for the county's Public Utilities Department Water/Wastewater Division, including detection electrodes, digital probes, and radio telemetry module units for utility treatment plants. The primary objective is to acquire specialized sensors that detect chemical levels in utility tank contents and create comprehensive reports through interconnected monitoring systems. Key deliverables include process monitoring equipment for municipal and industrial wastewater and drinking water markets. The solicitation was released on October 20, 2023, with critical deadlines including October 24, 2023, for vendor questions and October 25, 2023, at 5:00 pm for final responses. Vendors must submit responses electronically through the ProcureNow portal and complete an Intent to Sole Source Response form. The county will evaluate responses with the potential to cancel the sole source procurement and initiate a competitive solicitation if alternative suppliers can demonstrate equivalent capabilities.

CL2 Solutions, LLC has been identified as the exclusive authorized representative of YSI for these specialty products in Florida, with a supporting letter from YSI Incorporated dated September 26, 2023, confirming their sole source status. The procurement allows for potential alternative vendors to challenge the sole source status by submitting detailed responses with supporting documentation. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the solicitation is subject to standard county terms and conditions, including compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, insurance requirements, and public records statutes. The total estimated expenditure is $150,000.00 per fiscal year, with the current procurement period covering November 17, 2023, to November 16, 2024. The existing infrastructure consists of interconnected YSI sensors, docks, and ancillary equipment across multiple treatment sites, which provides operational efficiency for continuing with the same vendor. The solicitation emphasizes the importance of maintaining the current monitoring system's integrity and comprehensive reporting capabilities.