Data Flow Systems (DFS) Telemetry Control Units

The City of Fort Myers intends to award a sole source contract to Data Flow Systems (DFS) for Telemetry Control Units (TCUs), leveraging the authority granted under Florida State Statute 287.057(3)(c) due to DFS’s proprietary and patented products. This procurement aims to upgrade legacy TCUs at the City's wastewater lift stations from older DFS TCU100 models to the current DFS TCU800 technology. The upgrade is expected to provide enhanced standardization and improved operational features, including remote monitoring, real-time alerts, energy cost reduction, and advanced flow management capabilities. DFS holds nine U.S. patents covering unique technologies and software—such as HT4® and Symphony Pump & Flow Management® systems—that form the exclusive technical foundation for these units, justifying the sole source designation. Although this is not a formal solicitation and no formal proposals are required, the City has issued a 15-day notice period allowing other suppliers to submit information demonstrating their ability to provide equivalent products or services. Responses received will only be considered to determine the potential for competitive procurement and not as bids or quotes. The procurement covers supply and integration in the State of Florida, with contact points provided for procurement inquiries and submittals to be completed by November 20, 2025. The contracting process does not include traditional federal FAR clauses or standardized evaluation factors due to its sole source nature, nor are there detailed delivery schedules, pricing data, or formal inspection criteria provided. The contract’s award will be based solely on the unique, patented technology offered by DFS and compliance with applicable state statute requirements.