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, confirming Stan Weaver & Company's status as the sole 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, designates Stan Weaver & Company as the exclusive point of contact for all ABB variable frequency drive inquiries and purchase orders directed to the Tampa Convention Center's Operations Manager. The procurement supports the Convention Center's critical HVAC infrastructure, specifically addressing replacement drives, drive parts, and ongoing preventative maintenance services for variable frequency drives that control cooling tower fans, air handlers, and pumps within the facility's chilled water plant. The City of Tampa issued an Intent to Single Source procurement (Contract 26-X-00942) on March 12, 2026, with a response deadline of March 17, 2026, reflecting the vendor's exclusive authorization status and eliminating competitive bidding requirements to ensure continuity of technical support and service for the existing VFD infrastructure.

Stan Weaver & Company's pricing proposal, dated March 9, 2026, specifies ABB ACH180-04S-17A0-4 drives at $735.00 per unit 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 (1 HP to 60 HP at 480 volts), and onsite service visit fees of $250.00 during normal business hours or $700.00 for after-hours or weekend service, with all pricing valid through May 31, 2026. Required vendor qualifications include Commercial General Liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, Automobile Liability coverage of $1 million combined single limit, and Worker's Compensation with Employer's Liability, with all policies placed through insurers admitted in Florida and rated A.M. Best A-:VII or better, naming the City of Tampa as an additional insured. 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, total budget range, or specific set-aside designations are specified in the available documentation.