2-Department Estimate.pdf

This is a Department Estimate document for Hillsborough County, Florida, detailing a sole source procurement for pumping and process equipment, parts, and maintenance services over a five-year term. The estimate encompasses equipment from ten major manufacturers including Centrisys CNP, Smith & Loveless Inc., Landia Chopper Pumps, Jaeger Aeration, MEMCOR Membrane Equipment, Headworks International Screens, Ruhrpumpen Pumps, Ross Valve, ATARA Conveying Equipment, and Lonestar Blowers. The procurement includes equipment purchases, rental services, shipping and freight, and labor costs for installation and maintenance. Labor estimates include regular hours at $120 per hour for 1,000 hours, weekend and holiday work at $180 per hour for 25 hours, and overtime at $240 per hour for 30 hours, along with a $5,000 mobilization fee. No specific response dates, bid meetings, or site visits are referenced in this estimate document.

The total estimated cost for the five-year contract is $7,616,700.00, with all equipment and parts subject to a 10 percent discount. Environmental Equipment Services, LLC (EES) is the intended sole award recipient, as it is the exclusive provider and distributor for all specified manufacturers in Florida. The procurement is being conducted as a sole source under Section 3-205(2)(e) of the County's Procurement Policy, meaning competitors may submit challenges to the intended award by the specified close date to demonstrate that bona fide competition exists. The County reserves the right to extend the contract term, adjust the scope of services based on changing conditions, and increase the award amount accordingly. Absent any valid challenges, award is expected following the close date.