Control Technology Inc

The City of Fort Myers is pursuing a sole source procurement for a proprietary RS485 Remote Base Controller and related 2500 Series products exclusively from Control Technology Inc. This procurement, initiated on November 20, 2024, is justified under Florida State Statute 287.057(3)(c) due to Control Technology Inc.’s status as the sole manufacturer and supplier of these specialized controllers, which feature configurations including 8/16/32 point universal digital inputs, 8 analog inputs/4 analog outputs, and 8 point Form-C relay outputs. The total contract value is approximately $14,985 with payment terms of Net 30 days. Shipping is arranged FOB Knoxville, Tennessee, the manufacturing location, with acceptance to occur upon delivery to the City’s address in Fort Myers, FL. The procurement is conducted without a formal solicitation process; no bids or proposals are required, but a 15-day public notice window permits other suppliers to submit qualifications or capabilities solely to challenge or inform future procurements. This action reflects a non-competitive award using a “NO VALUE Procurement method” consistent with sole source designation. The City has established a due date of December 4, 2024, by which any interested suppliers may respond via email, though these submissions will not constitute formal bids. No structured evaluation factors, contract line items, or federal contract clauses are included, as this is a municipal procurement emphasizing exclusivity and statutory compliance rather than competitive acquisition. Contract administration includes oversight by a Purchasing Agent and designated points of contact at the City of Fort Myers. The procurement excludes installation or integration services, focusing solely on the acquisition of the specified hardware. No packaging, labeling, or technical performance standards beyond the proprietary specifications and manufacturer warranty are mandated. The contract ensures transparency by publicly notifying the market of the sole source intent while maintaining procurement integrity through the statutory framework.