Sole Source Dryject / Maximus Aeration Services

The City of Fort Myers has issued a sole source notice dated April 23, 2025, for the procurement of DryJect Aeration Services to be provided exclusively by DRYJECT MANAGEMENT LLC under solicitation number 25-061-Sole Source. This procurement is conducted in accordance with Florida State Statute 287.057(3)(c), allowing a sole source award due to the lack of any other vendors capable of providing these specialized aeration services within the local geographic area. The notice clarifies that the City intends to negotiate and award a contract without a formal solicitation or competitive bidding process, acknowledging DRYJECT MANAGEMENT LLC as the sole provider with exclusive franchise rights for the service in Florida except for a few exempted counties. The posting invites any other suppliers who believe they can provide similar services to submit qualifications and product information by May 7, 2025, in order to be considered for a potential competitive procurement, although submissions will not be treated as formal bids or proposals. The services cover DryJect/Maximus aeration technology applied within Florida, with the primary place of performance specified as Florida and the City of Fort Myers serving as the contracting agency. The procurement lacks detailed contractual terms such as pricing, period of performance, delivery schedules, or inspection criteria, reflecting its sole source nature and pre-award status. No federal acquisition clauses or formal evaluation factors are included, and no socioeconomic status or Unique Entity Identifier information for the vendor is provided. Communication and submission of responses are to be handled exclusively by email, directed to Rose Theriot, Purchasing Agent at the City’s Parks & Recreation Department. The procurement documentation also does not include key personnel requirements, security clearances, organizational conflict of interest provisions, or contract options. Overall, this sole source arrangement is justified by the exclusivity of the provider in the region and the specialized nature of the aeration services, with limited opportunity for other vendors to contest unless they can demonstrate equivalent capabilities by the stated deadline.