AUMA Actuators, Parts and Service

This procurement solicitation, identified as 2026-ISS-687, seeks responses for the exclusive supply of AUMA actuators, parts, and related service support within the state of Florida, with CS3 Waterworks designated as the sole authorized provider under existing contractual arrangements. The solicitation is issued by Sarasota County’s Office of Financial Management, with a contract value not to exceed $150,000, and is structured as a non-competitive sole source acquisition justified by the vendor’s exclusive distributor status for AUMA products in Florida, engineering compatibility, and staff familiarity with the system. Respondents must submit an Intent to Sole Source Response form and supporting documentation through the ProcureNow portal by the deadline of April 27, 2026, with no hard copies accepted. Deliveries and services are to be performed at Sarasota County’s water and wastewater infrastructure facilities, with all shipments governed by F.O.B. Destination terms, meaning the County assumes responsibility only upon receipt and inspection at the delivery point. Inspection and acceptance criteria mandate that all products be free of defects, conform strictly to specifications, and be fit for intended use, with warranties remaining valid beyond payment and acceptance. Vendor obligations include compliance with Florida statutes on E-Verify, boycott prohibitions, cybersecurity safeguards, data privacy, and tax exemptions under state law, with specific penalties for noncompliance including contract termination, financial penalties, and a one-year exclusion from future contracting. All documentation must reference the Purchase Order number and be submitted electronically via the designated portal, with no structured pricing or line-item breakdown required; costs will be determined per purchase order based on approved vendor quotes. Communication is restricted solely to the designated procurement contact, and any unauthorized contact with county personnel may result in disqualification. Packaging and labeling require only the Purchase Order number, with no additional military or industry standards specified. No formal evaluation factors or technical scoring criteria are established, reinforcing the non-competitive, sole source nature of this acquisition.