Veolia - Wastewater Treatment Facility Filtration Single Source Standardization

This is not an Invitation to Bid or Request for Proposal, and there is no solicitation available. The proposed contract action is for product or services for which the District 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.

Project Details

• Reference ID: 26SS-006 Veolia
• Department: Utilities
• Department Head: TBD (TBD)

Evaluation Criteria

• Sole Source Template for Posting —

  

   

  VILLAGE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS

  PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

  3571 KIESSEL ROAD

  THE VILLAGES, FLORIDA 32163

  PHONE:  (352) 751-6700 * FAX:  (352) 751-6715

   

  TO:             Respondents

   

  FROM:        Jamil Ramirez, Procurement & Contracts Specialist

   

  DATE:        03/24/2026

   

  SUBJECT: Notice of Intent to Award a Sole/Single Source Procurement

   

   

  Sole/Single Source No: SS #26SS-006

  Budget: $98,400

  Date Posted: March 24, 2026

  Written Responses Due Date: April 14, 2026

   

   

  This is not an Invitation to Bid or Request for Proposal, and there is no solicitation available. The proposed contract action is for product or services for which the District 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: Veolia WTS Services USA Inc. is the sole manufacturer and supplier of the proprietary ABW Filter® system components used at the VCSA Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). Equipment includes all OEM filtration components, internal mechanisms, structural assemblies, and associated parts specifically designed and engineered for the existing treatment application. Veolia’s proprietary filter design, including patented components originally developed under SUEZ/IDI, provides consistent hydraulic performance, filtration efficiency, and reliable long-term operation standardized across the facility. These components are not available through third-party distributors and must be supplied directly by Veolia to ensure compatibility with existing equipment and system functionality. Additionally, Moss Kelley, Inc. / MKI Services, Inc. serves as the exclusive authorized representative for Veolia in Central and South Florida for procurement of OEM parts, repairs, and maintenance services 
  • VENDOR: Veolia WTS Services USA Inc. 

   

  Contractors/Vendors 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 Contractors/Vendors 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 fifteen (15) business days after the date of publication of this synopsis will be reviewed by the District. A determination by the Purchasing Director not to compete this proposed action based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion and approval of the Purchasing Director and District Manager.

   

  All sole source/single source standardization purchases exceeding the formal threshold indicated in the Purchasing Policies and Procedures Manual will require Board approval.

   

  All responses must be in writing and returned to ATTENTION: PURCHASING, 3571 Kiessel Road, The Villages, FL 32163. Note the number of the sole source/single source standardization information inquiry on documentation.

   

  Request for additional information or clarification regarding the specifications must be sent via email to: jamil.ramirez@Districtgov.org   No verbal requests will be honored.

Submission Requirements

• Please upload your full proposal, including pricing, scope of services, technical specifications, and any documentation demonstrating your company’s ability to provide the same product or service identified in this sole source posting. (required)