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NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE/SINGLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT: HACH COMPANY

Issuing Agency

City of North Port

Location

Florida

Published Date

Apr 7, 2026

Closing Date

Apr 14, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE/SINGLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT: HACH COMPANY City of North Port, Florida sent this bulletin at 04/07/2026 12:12 PM EDT

City of North Port FINANCE DEPARTMENT/PURCHASING DIVISION 4970 CITY HALL BLVD NORTH PORT, FLORIDA 34286 Office:  941.429.7170 Fax:  941.429.7173 Email:  purchasing@northportfl.gov NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE/SINGLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT Sole/Single Source No:  SS NO. 26-73 Date Posted: April 7, 2026 Written Response Due Date: April 14, 2026 This is not a formal solicitation and there are no submissions required.  The proposed contract action is for product or services for which the City intends to negotiate and award with only one contractor/vendor under the authority of and in accordance with Florida State Statute 287.057(5)(c). 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.  Responses will not be considered as proposals, bids, or quotes. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE/PRODUCT: LABORATORY TESTING CHEMICALS, REAGENTS, AND FILTER PAPER AMOUNT (This is an acquisition with an estimated value of): $1200.00 VENDOR: HACH COMPANY Interested firms or individuals may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement by submitting in writing their name, address, point of contact, telephone number, e-mail, and a statement regarding capability to provide the specified procurement per the attached specifications. Interested firms will be considered only if they respond with clear and convincing documentation that they are capable of meeting or exceeding the requirements stated herein.  All responses received within seven (7) calendar days after the date of publication of this synopsis will be reviewed by the City.  A determination by the Procurement Manager not to compete this proposed action based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion and approval of the Procurement Manager and City Manager. All sole/single source purchases exceeding the formal threshold indicated in the policies and procedures manual will require Commission Approval. All responses must be in writing and returned to ATTENTION: PURCHASING, City of North Port, 4970 City Hall Boulevard, Suite 337, North Port, Florida, 34286 or by: Fax 941-429-7173, or by e-mail purchasing@northportfl.gov .  Note the number of the Sole Source Information inquiry on documentation. Information regarding this Intent may be viewed and downloaded from DemandStar’s website at www.demandstar.com . Links to DemandStar are also available from the City website at www.northportfl.gov .This Notice of Intent is posted on the City FTP site at https://northportfl.gov/fileshare . If you have any questions, concerns, or problems accessing this request using the link, please contact Michael White, Contract Administrator I, at 941.429.7174.  Request for additional information or clarification regarding the specifications must be sent via facsimile to 941.429.7173 or via email to purchasing@northportfl.gov . No verbal requests will be honored. SS26-73 Notice of Intent-HACH Company ADA COMPLETE PACKET.PDF .

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City of North Port

FINANCE DEPARTMENT/PURCHASING DIVISION

4970 CITY HALL BLVD

NORTH PORT, FLORIDA 34286

Office: 941.429.7170

Fax: 941.429.7173

Email: purchasing@northportfl.gov

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE/SINGLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT

Sole/Single Source No: SS NO. 26-73

Date Posted: April 7, 2026

Written Response Due Date: April 14, 2026

This is not a formal solicitation and there are no submissions required. The proposed contract action is for product or services

for which the City intends to negotiate and award with only one contractor/vendor under the authority of and in accordance

with Florida State Statute 287.057(5)(c). 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. Responses will not be considered as

proposals, bids, or quotes.

• DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE/PRODUCT: LABORATORY TESTING CHEMICALS, REAGENTS, AND

FILTER PAPER

• AMOUNT (This is an acquisition with an estimated value of): $1200.00

• VENDOR: HACH COMPANY

Interested firms or individuals may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement by submitting in

writing their name, address, point of contact, telephone number, e-mail, and a statement regarding capability to provide the

specified procurement per the attached specifications. Interested firms will be considered only if they respond with clear and

convincing documentation that they are capable of meeting or exceeding the requirements stated herein. All responses

received within seven (7) calendar days after the date of publication of this synopsis will be reviewed by the City. A

determination by the Procurement Manager not to compete this proposed action based on the responses to this notice is

solely within the discretion and approval of the Procurement Manager and City Manager.

All sole/single source purchases exceeding the formal threshold indicated in the policies and procedures manual will require

Commission Approval.

All responses must be in writing and returned to ATTENTION: PURCHASING, City of North Port, 4970 City Hall Boulevard,

Suite 337, North Port, Florida, 34286 or by: Fax 941-429-7173, or by e-mail purchasing@northportfl.gov. Note the number

of the Sole Source Information inquiry on documentation.

Information regarding this Intent may be viewed and downloaded from DemandStar’s website at www.demandstar.com.

Links to DemandStar are also available from the City website at www.northportfl.gov .This Notice of Intent is poste

d on the City FTP site at https://northportfl.gov/fileshare . If you have any questions, concerns, or problems accessing this

request using the link, please contact Michael White, Contract Administrator I, at 941.429.7174. Request for additional

information or clarification regarding the specifications must be sent via facsimile to 941.429.7173 or via email to

purchasing@northportfl.gov. No verbal requests will be honored.

SS NO. 26-73

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Request

Request Type *

Sole/Single Source/Standardization

Preparer

Karen Nix

Pre-Director Approver(s) (?)

1

Michelle Tipp

Department *

UTILITIES

Commission Meeting? *

Yes No

Procurement Request

City of North Port

Capital? (?)

No Yes

PRR-EX (?) *

No Yes

Commission Override (?)

Yes No

Name

Division(s)

FIELD OPERATIONS

FY *

2026

Type code *

Purchase

Payment Method *

Purchase Type *

Purchase SubType *

Visa Purchase Purchase Order

Single Purchase (current FY)

None Change Order

Blanket Purchase (current FY)

Amendment

Description *

Laboratory testing chemicals, reagents, and filter paper.

Section 2-407 of the City of North Port Procurement Code provides guidelines for determining if good(s) or service(s) is/are a sole/single source. All

Sole/Single source requests will be posted on DemandStar & the City’s Purchasing site for seven (7) calendar days.

Exemption Explanation (?) *

The Field Operations Department currently use Hach chemistry items which require the use of only Hach

brand chemicals and reagents. Hach has proven to be reliable and robust for our operations. They are the sole source

manufacturer and distributor for all their chemistry items. To use another branch of chemicals and reagents the Plants would have

to change out all the lab equipment and analyzers to another brand, which would not be economical for the city.

Steps taken to verify these goods and/or services are not available elsewhere (?) *

We obtained a sole source letter.

Other vendors that were contacted (?) *

N/A

Grant? *

Yes No

Technology Related? (?) *

Yes Renewal No

Exemption

Reason *

Attach documentation from the manufacturer certifying the vendor selected is the only distributor/dealer/contractor for the products or services in question and/or holds the

production, unique capability, copyrights, trademark, and/or patent to the item, and check the following applicable statement(s):

Patent, copyright or unique design restrictions. (Sole Source)

Proprietary rights in technical data and/or product formulations (e.g. cleaning compounds, lubricating oils, paint, etc.), which can only be determined through

extensive laboratory analysis and examination. (Sole Source)

Only producer, such as utility supplier or construction material supplier, that will meet the specialized needs of the department or perform the intended function.

(Sole Source)

Direct replacement parts, equipment or supplies that must be compatible with original equipment already installed but available only from the original equipment

manufacturer. Most manufacturers have more than one dealer or distributor for their products. When this is the case, competition between dealers and/or

distributors may be possible, eliminating the “sole or single source” restriction. (Single Source)

When tests and/or demonstrations of equipment, supplies, part, etc. under actual operating conditions reveal superior quality, performance, design or other

characteristics in a brand product(s), which is available from only one source. Testing must be performed as often as practical. (Single Source)

Purchases for a brand product are to be made from one selected supplier, even though there are other suppliers that provide similar products. Options, such as

pricing, availability, servicing, have been vetted and a supplier has been chosen that best meets the City’s needs. (Single Source)

Maintenance, repair services or warranty which require specialized test equipment, procedures, and technical expertise available only from the original

equipment manufacturer or authorized/licensed dealer/field service representative. (Single Source)

The part(s)/equipment are required to permit standardization and operating efficiencies within the organization and the parts and equipment are only available

thorough a sole or single source. If competition is available, the parts and equipment must be competed. For brand-specific items, quotes should still be

obtained. (Standardization)

Other: None or some of the above apply. Provide detailed justification below.

Explanation *

Field ops currently use Hach lab equipment and analyzers which require the use of only Hach brand chemicals

and reagents. Hach has proven to be reliable and robust for our operations. They are the sole source

manufacturer and distributor for all their brand instrumentation and chemistry items. To use another branch of

chemicals and reagents the Plants would have to change out all the lab equipment and analyzers to another

brand, which would not be economical for the city.

Supporting backup *

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Original Purchase (?) *

01/01/2017

Standardization cannot be on the

first purchase.

New Sole Source Letter - General - North Port Utilities.pdf

168.36KB

DemandStar

For Purchasing Division

Date Posted

Sole/Single Source Number

Purchase Details

Effective Date

Expiration Date

Line Items

Item #

Description *

1

Laboratory testing chemicals,

reagents, and filter paper.

Unit of

Measure

$$

Quantity *

1,200.00

Unit Price *

$1.00

Subtotal

$1,200.00

Shipping (?) *

$0.00

Total Charges

$1,200.00

Accounts (?)

Dept *

1

Comments to Budget (?)

Account # (?) *

420-6063-536.52-01

Total Payments

$1,200.00

Project #

Amount *

$1,200.00

Backup Attachments

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Additional Backup

Related NavLine Req, price sheet, quote, drawings, specifications, risk waiver, etc.

Vendor Details

Vendor Information (?)

Except for Emergency purchases, vendor MUST already be setup as a vendor in NaviLine.

Vendor Name *

HACH COMPANY

Vendor Name CST

Contact

Remittance Address

2207 COLLECTION CENTER DR, CHICAGO, IL 60693-0022

Phone

800-227-4224

Vendor Documentation Current (?) *

Yes No

Risk Documentation Current (?) *

Yes No Waiver Attached

Vendor Email

cqteam@hach.com

YTD Expenses (?)

Department Inclusive (?) *

$134,817.83

Highest Approver (?) *

FD and CM will be skipped on the back end, as needed.

City Inclusive (?) *

Vendor Number *

82

The Sole Authorized Manufacturer and Distributor (Direct/Indirect) Letter

May 01,2025

Customer Name: North Port Utilities

Customer Address: 6644 West Price Blvd

Customer City, State & Zip: North Port, FL 34291

Customer Account Number: 176950

RE: SOLE SOURCE LETTER – Hach Brand Instruments

Hach Brand Products – Instruments and Chemistry: Brands to include, but not limited to:

Other Hach Brands

Evita, GLI, Hach, Homeland Security Technologies, OPS Systems, Orbisphere, Polymetron, Sigma,

Anatel, Dr. Lange, Environmental Test Strips, HIAC, Hydrolab, IQ Scientific Instruments, Lachat

Instruments, Leica Microsystems, Marsh-McBirney, Met Onem OTT, Hydrometry, Radiometer

Analytical, Sea-Bird Electronics, WET Labs, Hach WIMS™, CLAROS Collect, Mobile Sensor

Management

Thank you for your interest in Hach Company products. This letter is to advise that Hach Company

is the sole source manufacturer for all Hach branded instrumentation and chemistry. This excludes

all resell items, such as glassware, measuring spoons, brushes, and other general lab accessories.

Any software or firmware additions or alterations must be purchased directly from Hach Company.

This letter is to confirm that Hach Company is the sole authorized manufacturer and distributor

(direct/indirect) of the item(s) listed above.

Thank you for your interest in Hach Company Products. If we can be of further assistance, please contact

us at 800-227-4224.

Thank you.

Public

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541511Custom Computer Programming Services
• NAICS 541512Computer Systems Design Services
• NAICS 541519Other Computer Related Services
• NAICS 541990All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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