Intent to Award Single Source provider for United Laboratories labeled products

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind intends to award a single source purchase to United Laboratories for water treatment and supply equipment and consumables under commodity codes 47101500 and 47101600, respectively, pursuant to Florida Statutes §287.057(5)(c) and Rule 60A-1.045, F.A.C., which authorize non-competitive procurement under specific circumstances. This is not a competitive solicitation or request for bids, but a formal notice of intent to award, published to provide public notice and allow for potential protest under Florida Statutes §120.57(3), with the possibility of a protest bond required under §28-110-005, F.S. The advertisement period ran from July 14, 2026, to July 17, 2026, and the contract is to be executed based on terms and pricing detailed in the original single source advertisement SS-27-017, which is referenced but not included in the provided documentation. The place of performance is Florida, and while the commodities are clearly identified, specific quantities, pricing, delivery schedules, or performance periods are not stated within the notice and are instead dependent on the external SS-27-017 document. No competitive evaluation factors, packaging requirements, inspection criteria, or offeror certifications are applicable due to the non-competitive nature of the procurement, and all contract administration details are governed by the statutory authority cited, with the primary point of contact being Kim Whitwam for inquiries.