Purchase of YSI IQ SensorNet Components

The City of Orlando's Procurement and Contracts Division issued a sole-source solicitation dated February 23, 2024 (Solicitation Number S24-0266), for the purchase of YSI IQ SensorNet Components. CL2 Solutions LLC has been identified as the exclusive supplier for these components within Florida and Georgia, justifying the sole-source designation based on their exclusive rights as the authorized representative of YSI/Xylem products in the region. The procurement supports water quality monitoring infrastructure and involves acquiring YSI IQ SensorNet components, which are advanced sensors and instrumentation used in municipal and industrial water management systems. No detailed specifications, line item breakdowns, or pricing information are provided in the solicitation documents, but the focus lies on CL2 Solutions LLC’s unique position as the sole provider of this technology in the local market. Potential suppliers capable of providing equivalent products or services are invited to submit qualifications, product information, or capability statements to the designated Purchasing Agent, Varun Desai, no later than March 1, 2024, at 5:00 P.M., as part of a seven-day protest or challenge period. The solicitation does not include standard Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, detailed evaluation criteria, packaging, inspection and acceptance protocols, or contract administration data such as invoicing instructions or accounting classifications. The contract type is not explicitly stated but is rooted in sole-source justification without special clauses beyond the challenge mechanism. The process aims to ensure fair opportunity while recognizing the exclusive nature of CL2 Solutions LLC’s supply role for the YSI IQ SensorNet system, an integral technology for environmental monitoring within the City's water quality management programs.