Sole Source - Sci-Text® Master Replacement / Upgrades

This is not a Request for Proposal, and no solicitation is available. The purpose of this notice is to inform the supplier community and the public that the City of Port St. Lucie intends to enter into a non‑competitive contract (commonly referred to as a bid waiver or sole source) for the purchase of a product or service, under the authority of and in accordance with Florida Statute 287.057(3)(c).By publishing this notice, the City seeks to:

• Enhance transparency in its procurement practices.
• Encourage full and open competition where applicable; and
• Provide potential suppliers with the opportunity to identify themselves.

Suppliers who believe they are qualified are invited to submit a statement of capability to the contact listed in this document. Any responses received as a result of this Notice will be reviewed solely to determine whether a competitive procurement process is warranted. Responses will not be considered proposals, bids, or quotes.

Background

The City is seeking to replace an end-of-life Sci-Text lift station monitoring unit. The new model improves reliability by utilizing multiple cellular carriers and provides real-time access to system data and reports from mobile devices.

The primary function of the Sci-Text system is to monitor lift stations for alarms and send text message notifications to maintenance personnel when immediate attention is required. This supports timely response to critical events and helps minimize equipment downtime.

The proposed unit includes a Sci-Text Plus system with a 10.4-inch color touch screen, multi-carrier cellular modem and SIM card, electrical breaker, router stand, Ethernet cable, and cellular antenna.

The scope also includes installation, programming, system start-up, and training of City staff.

Project Details

• Reference ID: 20260210
• Department: Utility System
• Department Head: Kevin Matyjaszek (Director)

Evaluation Criteria

• Important Instructions for Electronic Submittals —

  The City of Port St. Lucie is accepting electronic bid submissions. Bidders shall create a FREE account with OpenGov Procurement by signing up at https://procurement.opengov.com/signup. Once you have completed account registration, browse back to this page, click on "Draft Response", and follow the instructions to submit the electronic bid.

• Summary —

  This is not a Request for Proposal, and no solicitation is available. The purpose of this notice is to inform the supplier community and the public that the City of Port St. Lucie intends to enter into a non‑competitive contract (commonly referred to as a bid waiver or sole source) for the purchase of a product or service, under the authority of and in accordance with Florida Statute 287.057(3)(c).By publishing this notice, the City seeks to:

  • Enhance transparency in its procurement practices.
  • Encourage full and open competition where applicable; and
  • Provide potential suppliers with the opportunity to identify themselves.

  Suppliers who believe they are qualified are invited to submit a statement of capability to the contact listed in this document. Any responses received as a result of this Notice will be reviewed solely to determine whether a competitive procurement process is warranted. Responses will not be considered proposals, bids, or quotes.

• Timeline —

  Release Project Date:	April 10, 2026
  Proposal Submission Deadline:	April 21, 2026, 5:00pm

• Scope of Work or Project Details —

  Please see the Attachments section for specifications and attachments.

• Project Contact —

  Jill Diesslin

  Administrative Operations Coordinator

  121 SW Port St Lucie Blvd

  Port St. Lucie, FL 34984

  Email: jdiesslin@cityofpsl.com

  Phone: (772) 344-4183

• Procurement Contact —

  Kevin Eggleston

  Procurement Officer I

  121 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd

  Port St. Lucie, FL 34984

  Email: keggleston@cityofpsl.com

  Phone: (772) 344-4068

Submission Requirements

• Respondent Submittals (without Cost) (required) —

  Please Upload your COMPLETE response, including any and all required forms listed in the solicitation and the corresponding attachments.

  (Do not upload cost information in here)

• Separate Cost Proposal (required) —

  Confirm that your fee proposal is not attached in your Proposal and is attached separately here.

• I certify that I have read, understood and agree to the terms in this solicitation, and that I am authorized to submit this response on behalf of my company. (required)
• Pricing (required) —
  • Choose Option 1 when you have set line items, for example:
    • This is a quote for goods or commodities.
    • This is a public works bid, with a pricing table that can be uploaded into OpenGov Procurement from an Excel spreadsheet.
    • Seeking services for hourly rate schedules.
  • Choose Option 2 when you need vendors to provide you with the line items. 
• Evaluation Committee? (required) —

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