City_of_Tampa_-_Flowserve_Sole_Source_Letter_4.2.26.pdf

This is a sole-source justification letter from Flowserve Corporation to the City of Tampa's McKay Bay Waste-to-Energy Facility, dated April 2, 2026, confirming the company's exclusive manufacturer status for Pacific Boiler Feed Water Pump components and related mechanical seals. The procurement addresses the facility's requirement for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts and components necessary to repair and maintain three Pacific Boiler Feed Water Pumps currently in active service, along with one spare pump maintained in warehouse inventory. The single-source procurement was posted on April 2, 2026, with a response deadline of April 8, 2026. Flowserve Corporation is designated as the sole provider due to the specialized and critical nature of these pump systems, with no alternative suppliers considered acceptable. Tim Hope, Flowserve's Senior Sales Engineer for Florida, Georgia, The Bahamas, Bermuda, and the Caribbean, is identified as the primary contact for all inquiries.

The procurement documentation does not specify contract amounts, pricing terms, set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, or funding sources. The justification for the sole-source award is based on technical grounds that only OEM parts and components from Flowserve can provide satisfactory repairs and that alternative suppliers cannot adequately service these specialized Pacific Boiler Feed Water Pumps. The procurement emphasizes the critical importance of maintaining operational integrity of the WTE facility through manufacturer-authorized service and repair capabilities, with warranty support and quality assurance as key requirements. No incumbent vendor information or contract term details are provided in the available documentation.