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Bid Title

REVISED: NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE/SINGLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT: METRON FARNIER LLC

Issuing Agency

City of North Port

Location

Florida

Published Date

Jun 22, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 29, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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REVISED: NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE/SINGLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT: METRON FARNIER LLC City of North Port, Florida sent this bulletin at 06/22/2026 01:26 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. 26-87 Date Posted: JUNE 22, 2026 Written Response Due Date: June 29, 2026 This is not a formal solicitation and there are no submissions required.  The proposed contract action is for products 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: Voyager Hydrant Meters and Accessories AMOUNT (This is an acquisition with an estimated value of): $55,935 VENDOR: METRON FARNIER LLC 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. . SS26-87 Notice of Intent- METRON FARNIER LLC 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. 26-87

Date Posted: JUNE 22, 2026

Written Response Due Date: June 29, 2026

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

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: Voyager Hydrant Meters and Accessories

• AMOUNT (This is an acquisition with an estimated value of): $55,935

• VENDOR: METRON FARNIER LLC

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.

SS NO. 26-87

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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

Payment Authorization

Blanket Purchase (current FY)

Amendment

Description *

A Voyager hydrant meter with GPS is a specialized device used to measure water flow from hydrants for construction or temporary

use. It's equipped with GPS technology to track its location, ensuring accurate data on water usage and allowing for precise

monitoring and billing. This portable meter helps manage water resources efficiently while providing location-specific usage

information.

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 (?) *

Metron-Farnier is the sole supplier of the Voyager hydrant meter in the US. The Voyager

cellular-enabled portable hydrant meter also includes GPS tracking of each hydrant meter

location via the proprietary Metron Farnier Waterscope utility portal.

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

Obtained a sole source letter

Other vendors that were contacted (?) *

N/A

Additional Approvals

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 *

Agreement in Place? *

Yes No

Supporting backup *

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North Port Sole Source Letter (Rev. 0616206) tfw.pdf

188.65KB

DemandStar

For Purchasing Division

Date Posted

Sole/Single Source Number

Purchase Details

Effective Date

Expiration Date

Line Items

Item #

Description *

1

Voyager 3" hydrant meters

Unit of

Measure

$$

Quantity *

Unit Price *

Subtotal

33.00

$1,695.00

$55,935.00

Shipping (?) *

$0.00

Total Charges

$55,935.00

Accounts (?)

Dept *

1

Comments to Budget (?)

Account # (?) *

420-6063-536.63-00

Total Payments

$55,935.00

Project #

U26CWM

Amount *

$55,935.00

Backup Attachments

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Additional Backup

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

City of North Port FL - Q-12683 -July 16 2026 Quote Expiration Date.pdf

Vendor Details

Vendor Information (?)

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

Vendor Name *

METRON FARNIER LLC

Vendor Name CST

Contact

Remittance Address

PO BOX 209228, DALLAS, TX 75320-9228

Phone

303-449-8833

Vendor Documentation Current (?) *

Yes No

Risk Documentation Current (?) *

Yes No Waiver Attached

Vendor Email

jody.cline@metron-us.com

YTD Expenses (?)

Department Inclusive (?) *

$55,935.00

Highest Approver (?) *

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

City Inclusive (?) *

22.19KB

Vendor Number *

8127

Company 335 Centennial Pkwy, Suite C

Address: Louisville, Colorado 80027

United States

Prepared By: Ted Worth

Email: tedworth@metronfarnier.com

Bill To

Name:

Bill To:

City of North Port FL

4970 City Hall Boulevard

North Port, Florida 34286

United States

Quote To:

Purchase Order #:

Quote Number:

Created Date:

Expiration Date:

Q-12683

03/25/2026

07/16/2026

Ship To Name: City of North Port FL

Ship To: 6644 West Price Boulevard

North Port, Florida 34291

United States

Additional To:

,

Quantity

33

33

33

33

33

Product

Line Item Description

Sales Price

Voyager

Meter 3"

Hydrant

This package contains the following

products:

Voyager Hydrant Meter 3"

Innov8-VN

Antenna-Local Paddle

Hydrant Outlet

fitting

Geolocator for

Voyager Meter

Voyager Hydrant

Cage

Cellular

Connectivity

Hydrant

Hydrant Meter Adapter Outlet fitting

Hydrant Meter Cage/Protector

5 Year Annual Service Plan Hydrant

$1,695.00

}

$0.00

}

$0.00

}

$0.00

}

$0.00

}

Total Price

$55,935.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

Residential Programming: 1 Gallon

Commercial Programming: 1 Gallon

Description:

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541330Engineering Services
• NAICS 541511Custom Computer Programming Services
• NAICS 541512Computer Systems Design Services
• NAICS 541519Other Computer Related Services

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