Sole Source Designation of HSI Services inc. for Aqua-Barrier Water Inflated Dams with Anti-roll Internal Baffle System

The Villages Community Development Districts Purchasing Department has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Procurement under Florida State Statute 287.057(5)(c) for the acquisition of Aqua-Barrier water inflated dams. The procurement, identified as solicitation 27SS-007, designates HSI Services Inc. as the intended vendor due to their manufacture of equipment featuring anti-roll internal baffle systems. The specific requirements include custom-ordered dams measuring 8 feet tall, 18 feet wide, and 25 feet long, with the technical capability to control water and sediments up to 6 feet deep. While the District intends to award the contract to HSI Services Inc., it is allowing other interested vendors to challenge the sole source designation by providing clear and convincing documentation of their ability to meet or exceed the specified requirements. Responses, including a detailed capability statement and technical documentation regarding compatibility with existing systems, must be submitted via the OpenGov Procurement Portal or in writing by November 25, 2026. The final determination on whether to proceed with the sole source award or move to a competitive procurement will be made by the Purchasing Director with approval from the District Manager.