Sarasota County Opengov #2026-ISS-869

Sarasota County sole-source renewal for KBI FLEXI-PAVE porous pavement and installation

Sarasota County is considering a sole-source renewal for K.B. Industries’ proprietary KBI FLEXI-PAVE porous pavement and certified installation. - Government buyer: Sarasota County, Office of Financial Management. - OEM: K.B. Industries, Inc. is identified as the sole-source provider of KBI FLEXI-PAVE; vendors responding must be authorized by the company. - Products and services: KBI FLEXI-PAVE flexible porous pavement and supply, on-site mixing, and installation by a KBI-certified installer. No part number or purchase quantity is specified. - Notable requirements: The pavement is made from recycled passenger tires, stone aggregate, and binder. It must provide 18%–22% dynamic flexible void capacity, support installation on varied substrates and slopes up to 30%, and be ready for use after 24 hours. It is intended for pedestrians, bicycles, wheelchairs, rollerblading, and low-speed vehicles, with slip resistance and ADA compliance. - Performance expectations: Requirements include flexibility and impact absorption, durability, permeability, and resistance to specified vehicle fluids, fuels, oils, saltwater, chlorine, ozone, bromine, and muriatic acid. Testing references include ASTM C666/C666M, Florida DOT FM 5-565, ISSA TB 100/TB 139, ASTM 4798, Texas DOT 242-F and 231-F, ASTM D4123, ASTM D2047, and ASTM C423-09a/E795-05. - Sole-source consideration: The County may reconsider the sole-source approach if a respondent demonstrates it can provide the same or substantially similar products or services.

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Sarasota County intends to renew a sole-source procurement with K.B. Industries, Inc. for KBI FLEXI-PAVE, a proprietary flexible porous pavement made using recycled passenger tires and stone aggregate. The notice invites responses from vendors who can provide the same or substantially similar products or services, but says respondents must be authorized by K.B. Industries, Inc. to sell them to the County. Respondents must complete and submit the Intent to Sole Source Response form through OpenGov by the stated deadline; supporting documentation may also be included. The County may, at its discretion, cancel the sole-source process and advertise a competitive solicitation if respondents demonstrate an alternative capability.

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