Notice of Intent to Sole Source

This contract is a sole‑source procurement by the Berkeley County School District for the design, supply, installation, and ongoing service of Siemens TALON and APOGEE building automation systems to support energy management in new school construction and remodel projects. The district seeks to maintain a standardized automation platform district‑wide, leveraging existing Siemens‑compatible infrastructure, and to ensure parts, accessories, and service are provided by a single authorized source. • Vendor: Palmetto Controls, Inc – exclusive Siemens Solutions Partner for the TALON/APOGEE platforms. • Scope: Design of energy‑management control systems, provision of hardware, replacement parts, and long‑term service/support. • Value: $100,000 contract to standardize automation across the district’s facilities.