Waters Technologies Corporation

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is conducting a single source procurement for maintenance and support services for Waters Technologies laboratory equipment. Waters Technologies Corporation is the original equipment manufacturer and the sole provider capable of delivering repairs, parts, supplies, software licenses, and training for its equipment used across the Department’s laboratories. The procurement process is mandated by Florida law, specifically Rule 60A-1.045, F.A.C., and statutes Sections 120.57(3) and 287.057(3), which govern single source acquisitions and protest procedures. The notice, posted on August 27, 2025, invites prospective vendors to submit relevant capability information by September 18, 2025, to demonstrate if alternative sources can provide the required services. If no other capable sources are identified, the Department intends to award a contract with an estimated value of approximately $40,000, with a maximum of $194,000, effective through August 31, 2026. The scope of work encompasses ongoing maintenance, repairs, provision of original parts and supplies, software licenses, hardware and software support, and staff training for Waters equipment located in the Department’s laboratories. The contract does not specify detailed delivery schedules, inspection locations, or specific packaging, labeling, or shipping requirements, focusing solely on service provision. The procurement is justified solely by the equipment’s proprietary nature, with Waters being the exclusive source. The process emphasizes transparency through the statutory posting period, and the Department will review vendor submissions to confirm the uniqueness of Waters Technologies as the sole provider. Administrative contacts include Nita Jackson, and the contract is structured without detailed proposal formats, line-item breakdowns, or federal FAR clauses, relying instead on Florida statutes and administrative rules to ensure compliance.