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Sole Source Intent - Nuvonic UV System Parts and Accessories

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Sole Source-26-024State & Local

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The County of Ontario Department of Public Works intends to issue a sole source award to Nuvonic for the procurement of UV lamps, ballasts, and wiper appurtenances parts for the Honeoye Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant. The anticipated cost for this purchase is 25,000 dollars. This procurement is being conducted as a non-competitive bid under solicitation number Sole Source-26-024, with a response deadline of October 16, 2026, for any parties wishing to challenge the sole source status. The justification for this award is based on Nuvonic being the exclusive original equipment manufacturer distributor and service provider in North America for Hanovia, Berson, Aquionics, and Nuvonic Ultraviolet systems and parts. The process is managed by the County of Ontario Purchasing Department and the Department of Public Works, with Steven May and Karen Naffziger serving as the primary points of contact.

General Info

Ontario County sole source award to Nuvonic for wastewater plant parts costing 25,000 dollars.

Agency

New York → Department of Public Works

NAICS

423830 - Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers

Place of Performance

NY, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Nuvonic Sole Source Justification - Honeoye Lake WWTP

PDF, Low priority4 pages · justification-and-authorization
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Sole Source Intent - Nuvonic UV System Parts and Accessories

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AgencyNew York → Department of Public Works
Contacts2 people available
OfficeCanandaigua, NY, 14424, USA
Organization / AgencyNew York → Department of Public Works
Office AddressCanandaigua, NY, 14424, USA
Contacts
Steven MayBureau Supervisor, Wastewater Management
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+1 (555) 000-0000
Karen NaffzigerBuyer
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+1 (555) 000-0000

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THIS IS NOT A COMPETITIVE BID The County of Ontario intends to recommend the issuance of a Sole Source award to What is the name of the Sole Source Vendor? for What is the product or service being purchased? Any purchase order resulting from this proposed sole source will be made in accordance with the laws governing the purchasing processes of the County of Ontario. Any responses received as a result of this Notice of Intent shall be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. Responses will not be considered as proposals, bids, or quotes. The Purchasing Department has received a request to make the following sole-source procurement: Requesting Department/Office: Which department is requesting this Sole Source? Product and/or services to be purchased: What is the product or service being purchased? Anticipated Cost: What is the anticipated cost of this purchase? Sole Source Justification: What is the sole source justification?

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