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Contract No.: N/A
Current Term:
Expiration Date:
Title: Metasys Building Management System
Recommendation:
0 Sole Source Contract
❑ Solicit Competition.
❑ Access Contract
❑ Other
Procurement Contracting Manager:
Yadissa Calderon, CPPB
Background:
This market research is being conducted for the purchase of purchase 250 Variable Air Volume ("VAV") boxes
for the Metasys Building Management System for the City of Miami's General Services Administration
Department ("GSA"), The City of Miami purchased the building located at 444 SW 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33130.
At the time of purchase, the building contained a Johnson Controls (sole manufacturer) Metasys Building
Management System which monitors fire alarms, security and the Heating, Ventilation, and Air conditioning
(HVAC) System, which the Commission approved as a Sole Source via Resolution 95-803 in 1995.
Research Conducted:
Market research -was conducted by Procurement staff to source the industry, identify potential bidders, and
analyze the cost of acquiring an approved system to meet the needs of GSA. It was determined that the VAV
boxes were not a sole source, however, the Metasys Building Management System is. Although the VAV boxes
are not a sole source, it is cost effective and in the best interest of the City to obtain said equipment from Johnson
Controls in order to: 1) ensure the equipment is compatible to that of the system; 2) ensure the current system
is operational at all times; and 3) to protect the system's warranty.
Internet searches were conducted as an alternate source. Within the last couple of years many manufacturers
have produced their own customized systems as the demand has increased. However, with all the competition,
manufacturers need to find ways to differentiate themselves technologically speaking, as with Johnson Controls,
leading the way (as it pertains to the MRC).
Recommendation:
A sole source procurement with Johnson Controls. Inc., is in the best interest of the City based on the findings.
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