Purchase of AQUAGOLD 170 for Corrosion Control

To: All Interested Vendors
Re: NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SINGLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT
Single Source No.: RSS# 26-UT-028 Date Posted: September 22, 2026
Written Response Due By: Monday, October 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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SUBMIT RESPONSES TO:
Name: Whitney Donovan
Email Address: donovanw@mountdora.gov
Subject Line Identifier: RSS #26-UT-028 Purchase of AQUAGOLD 170 for Corrosion Control
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Subject: The City intends to purchase AQUAGOLD 170 for corrosion control treatment of the City's potable
water system.
The City of Mount Dora intends to award a procurement as a Single Source Procurement in accordance with
its Purchasing Policy Manual, Section 3.4-1(G). Any responses received in reference to this Notice will be for
the sole purpose of determining whether a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the City. This
is not a solicitation, and there is not a solicitation available.
A Single Source Procurement is a purchase that is directed to one (1) source because of standardization,
warranty, or other factors, which for justifiable reasons, is found to be most advantageous for the City, even
though other competitive sources may be available. A Single Source Procurement is a non-competitive
procurement method.
All are encouraged to notify the Purchasing Manager, stating their company/agency name, address, contact
name, contact email, and a statement regarding their ability to provide the requested goods or services. All
responses must be in writing, via email, to the Purchasing Manager specified, by the "Response Due By" date
and time listed above. If applicable, Distributors and re-sellers are highly encouraged to include a statement
from the manufacturer stating they are authorized to sell or rent the desired commodity.
The determination not to compete this proposed action based on the responses to this Notice is solely within
the discretion of the City Manager for purchase amounts of $50,000.00 or less, and at the discretion of the
City of Mount Dora City Council for purchase amounts exceeding $50,000.00.

Procurement details: Purchase of AQUAGOLD 170 for corrosion control treatment of the City's potable water system.
AQUAGOLD 170 is the corrosion control product currently approved for use by the City following prior pilot testing
and FDEP approval. Hawkins, Inc. is the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of AQUAGOLD 170.
Estimated Spend or Value: $127,500.00
Term (Years): Annually
Vendor: Hawkins, Inc.
Brief Description: The City intends to purchase AQUAGOLD 170 for corrosion control treatment of the City's potable
water system.
Justification: In the early 2000s, the City experienced issues with corrosive water conditions that contributed to the
release of lead and copper from various types of service lines. In response, the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection (FDEP) required the City to implement a corrosion control program.
As part of that process, AQUAGOLD 170 was evaluated through a pilot study and demonstrated favorable performance
with the City's raw groundwater characteristics by helping prevent conditions that could promote corrosion and the
release of lead and copper. Based on the results of the pilot study, AQUAGOLD 170 was approved for use as part of
the City's corrosion control treatment program.
The City cannot simply substitute another corrosion-control product. Prior to changing products, an alternative would
need to undergo pilot testing to demonstrate that it achieves the same or better treatment results, followed by FDEP
review and approval before the alternative could be placed into service.
AQUAGOLD 170 was previously distributed in Florida through Dave Symonds and Associates, Inc. In August 2026,
Dave Symonds and Associates, Inc. sold the company and its Florida distribution rights to Hawkins, Inc. Hawkins is
now the exclusive source for AQUAGOLD 170. Hawkins has also provided documentation confirming that
AQUAGOLD 170 is manufactured, sold, and distributed exclusively by Hawkins, Inc.

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