The Villages Community Development District #26SS-008

Sole Source Procurement for ASTERRA Remote-Sensing Water Leak Survey Services

This opportunity involves a sole source procurement for advanced water leak detection services by The Villages Community Development District Utilities in Florida. - Government Buyer: - The Villages Community Development District Utilities (Sumter County, Florida) - OEMs and Vendors: - ASTERRA (sole source provider) - Products/Services Requested: - Remote-sensing water leak survey services - Utilizes proprietary satellite-based microwave spectral imaging technology - Service aims to identify underground potable-water leaks within the District's water distribution system - Results will be used to prioritize field investigations, leak verification, and repairs - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendors must demonstrate legal rights to use ASTERRA's patented technology - Technical capability documentation required - No formal RFP or invitation to bid; notice of intent for sole source procurement - Focus on leaks not detectable by conventional methods - ASTERRA is highlighted as the sole provider due to its proprietary technology

Description

The District seeks to procure remote-sensing water leak survey services to proactively identify potential underground potable-water leaks within the utility’s water distribution system. The survey aims to detect leaks that may not be easily found through conventional methods. Results will help prioritize field investigations, leak verification, and repairs to reduce water loss and improve operational efficiency. This is a sole source procurement for ASTERRA, using proprietary satellite-based microwave spectral imaging technology. Interested vendors must demonstrate legal rights to use the patented technology and provide technical capability documentation.

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