Aquatrak Tidal Gauges

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) intends to procure Aquatrak Tidal Gauges through a single source procurement, emphasizing that this is a statutorily mandated fifteen business day advertisement rather than an open bid or proposal request. The contract involves the installation, testing, and maintenance of up to 150 Aquatrak Model 5000 liquid-level tide gauges across various sites throughout Florida, with an estimated total value ranging from five to seven and a half million dollars. The procurement is justified on the basis that Aquatrak Corporation is the sole manufacturer and provider of these gauges, which are essential for ensuring compliance with NOAA CO-OPS standards and supporting critical coastal management activities such as beach management, storm surge prediction, research, and public safety initiatives. The project is scheduled for a one-year period, and the procurement process includes a response deadline of October 17, 2025. The agency’s primary point of contact is Kimberly Bowling, reachable via email or phone. The procurement aims to ensure the continued availability of high-precision tidal data necessary for Florida’s coastal resilience efforts. The notice underscores the unique nature of the Aquatrak gauges and the exclusive rights of Aquatrak Corporation to supply these sensors, thereby justifying the single source approach. Interested vendors are invited to submit information regarding their capacity to fulfill the procurement requirements, although the agency’s intent remains to proceed with the specified sole source provider.