Hollywood Opengov #NTSS-448-27

Sole-source purchase of Aclara-compatible meter transmission units and VertexOne Consumer Portal

The City of Hollywood is pursuing a sole-source purchase of meter transmission units and a consumer portal for its public utilities customers. - Buyer: City of Hollywood, Florida — Public Utilities Department. - OEMs and vendors: Aclara Technologies LLC is identified as the sole-source manufacturer of the Aclara RF® advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) system installed throughout the City’s service territory. VertexOne is named for the consumer portal products or services. - Requested products and services: Meter transmission units (MTUs) associated with the existing Aclara RF AMI system, plus VertexOne Consumer Portal products or services. The notice provides no quantities or part numbers. - Notable requirements: The requested MTUs must be compatible with the City’s installed Aclara RF AMI system. The City estimates the purchase at $741,830.13. The notice states that firms challenging the sole-source determination must provide clear and convincing documentation showing they can meet or exceed the requirements.

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The City of Hollywood intends to negotiate a sole-source purchase of MTU / VertexOne products and services. The notice states that Aclara Technologies LLC is the sole-source manufacturer of the Aclara RF® Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) System currently installed throughout the City’s service territory. This is not a competitive bid; responses are only to help determine whether a competitive procurement may be possible in the future and will not be treated as proposals, bids, or quotes. Interested firms that disagree with the sole-source determination must provide clear and convincing documentation of their capability; responses received within five business days after publication will be reviewed.

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