9/25/26 Taylor Equipment for University Center ice cream machine. MICRO vendor Kitchen Master cannot…

The University of Mary Washington, a Virginia public institution, awarded a contract to Taylor Equipment, an unregistered supplier, for the provision of specialized equipment parts and services. The contract, identified as PCO05482995, was executed on September 28, 2026, with a cumulative value of $70.62. The scope of work encompassed the supply and delivery of a prime plug component required for the operation and maintenance of a Taylor-brand ice cream machine located at the University Center. This procurement was classified as a micro-purchase and was justified on the basis of vendor exclusivity, as Taylor Equipment is the sole authorized service provider for all Taylor-manufactured equipment.

The contract was awarded to Taylor Equipment due to documented unavailability of equivalent products or services from other sources, including the University's registered Micro Vendor Kitchen Master. The procurement documentation indicates that the vendor has been a previously approved supplier and that the acquisition of the required part was prioritized to prevent costlier service call expenditures. The deliverable was directed to Robin Jones at the University of Mary Washington, with the invoice number 83147 referenced for the requested component. No specific performance period extending beyond the award date of September 28, 2026, was documented in the contract materials.