SLED Opportunity · FLORIDA · FORT MYERS
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The City of Fort Myers seeks a sole source contract with RedZone Robotics, Inc. for wastewater pipeline condition assessment and inspection services using CCTV and robotic XYZ mapping technology. The project involves inspecting 500 LF of 16" force main pipe to locate fractures and material transitions. Responses from other suppliers are invited for consideration but no formal solicitation is issued.
Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Supplier: RedZone Robotics, Inc.
Description: Wastewater Pipeline Condition Assessment, Documentation, and Inspection (CCTV + Sanitizing of Equipment)
Due Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. (ET)
This is not a formal solicitation and there are no submissions required. The proposed action is for product or services for which the City intends to negotiate and award with only one source under the authority of and in accordance with Florida State Statute 287.057(3)(c). Any responses received as a result of this 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.
This is a Notice for a Sole Source designation for the City of Fort Myers.
To date, the above listed supplier has been identified as the exclusive source for this product/service. Notice is hereby provided that the above product/service may be a sole source.
Any supplier that believes they are capable of providing the same type of product/service should submit product information, statement of qualifications, and/or capabilities, as applicable, through question #2 under the vendor questionnaire section for consideration by the department requesting the item no later than the due date and time.
This posting will remain active for fifteen (15) calendar days. The Purchasing Agent must be notified by email only (dfinn@fortmyers.gov) within this fifteen-day period.
Product or Service Required:
Wastewater Pipeline Condition Assessment, Documentation, and Inspection (CCTV + Sanitizing of Equipment)
Justification for Sole Source Acquisition:
RedZone is also the only service provider for EnviroCal's XYZ IMU alignment tool, used in conjunction with the various sole-source robotic platforms by RedZone.
Recommended Procurement Approach:
For the reason stated above, the City of Fort Myers Procurement Division intends to utilize the NO VALUE Procurement method to contract with RedZone Robotics, Inc.supplying the above.
The City of Fort Myers has requested RedZone Robotics & GeoCal to provide an inspection report of~ 500 LF of a 16" force main water pipe . The scope of work consists of approximately SOOLF of 16" HOPE pipe to be inspected by conventional CCTV in conjunction with GeoCal's XYZ mapping device. The objective of this project is to locate a fracture point and determine where the pipe transitions from HOPE to a different material, while providing accurate XYZ elevation data. RedZone will perform any necessary site reconnaissance to ensure safe and efficient data collection.
Suppliers that believe they are capable of providing the same type of product/service should notify the listed Purchasing Agent by email only no later than the due date and time.
1) Is available from only one source and no alternates (sole source)
2) Has unique characteristics essential to the intended use, which no other product would be acceptable to the city and is only available from this supplier.
By selecting "Yes" below you are verifying that both statements above are true.
Other brands/manufacturers were examined (please list names and phone numbers, and explain why they are not suitable for use by the City—attach additional pages at the bottom as necessary):
1) a letter from the manufacturer stating [the supplier mentioned above] is the only source for this product/service.
2) any specification that will help the supplier determine whether they have a product that will fill the City's need.
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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