ABB_City_of_Tampa_Letter_Exclusive_ABB_Rep_Letter_2-20-2026.pdf

This is an exclusive authorization letter from ABB's Regional Sales Manager to the City of Tampa, specifically the Tampa Convention Center Operations Manager, confirming Stan Weaver & Company's status as the exclusive authorized ABB manufacturer's Channel Partner for variable frequency drives serving the HVAC market in Hillsborough County and Tampa, Florida. The letter, dated February 20, 2026, directs all inquiries and purchase orders for ABB variable frequency drives to Stan Weaver & Company's Tampa office. The referenced single-source procurement (Contract 26-X-00942) seeks replacement drives, drive parts, and ongoing preventative maintenance services for variable frequency drives that control critical HVAC infrastructure at the Convention Center, including cooling tower fans, air handlers, and pumps. The procurement was posted on March 12, 2026, with a response deadline of March 17, 2026, and requires vendors to be authorized ABB manufacturer's distributors or dealers capable of providing warranty service, maintenance, and repairs. Specific product offerings include ABB Series ACH 580 base drives ranging from 1 HP to 60 HP at 480 volts and replacement NEMA-1 base drives to replace existing Trane TR150 AHU VFDs.

Required vendor qualifications include Commercial General Liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence/$2 million aggregate, Automobile Liability coverage of $1 million combined single limit, and Worker's Compensation with Employer's Liability, with all policies placed with Florida-admitted insurers maintaining an A.M. Best rating of no less than A-:VII and naming the City of Tampa as an additional insured. Stan Weaver & Company's proposal dated March 9, 2026, provides pricing including individual ABB ACH180-04S-17A0-4 drives at $735.00 with an $800.00 onsite changeout and installation fee, ACH 580 base drives ranging from $729.00 to $5,847.00 depending on horsepower rating, onsite service visit fees of $250.00 during normal business hours or $700.00 for after-hours/weekend service, with all pricing valid through May 31, 2026. Payment terms are net thirty days or credit card payment, F.O.B. Tampa, Florida, excluding applicable state and local taxes. No overall contract award value or total budget range is specified, and the single-source designation eliminates competitive bidding requirements, ensuring continuity of service and technical support for the Convention Center's existing VFD infrastructure. Interested vendors should contact Procurement Specialist Vanesa Martinez at (813) 274-8472 or visit the City of Tampa's online supplier portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityoftampa.