E.H_Washs_Sole_Sourcel_8_18_2026.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- SS-26-08-CW
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- Volusia County, Florida
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This is a Notice of Intent to Purchase Sole/Single-Source filed by the City of Port Orange, Florida, regarding the acquisition of specialized wash products and related equipment. The City intends to procure a Wachs 110V Electric Power Handheld Valve Operator with torque control capabilities and electronic data storage features, along with a Universal Hand Wheel Adaptor with extension arms for the RS-2 model. The proposed sole-source acquisition from E.H. Washs Company is a one-time purchase with a posting period from August 18, 2026, through August 27, 2026. Interested vendors must submit written responses identifying their capability to provide the specified equipment by 2:30 PM ET on August 27, 2026, with submissions directed to Catrina Wilson, Procurement Manager, at the City of Port Orange Finance Department.
The estimated contract amount is $12,624.00 for this one-time equipment purchase. The City contends that E.H. Washs Company is the exclusive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and sole provider of the proprietary handheld valve operator products, which are protected under the United States Copyright Act. The justification for sole-source procurement notes that regional distributors operate exclusively through designated territory managers or exclusive territory dealers in the area. The Notice of Intent seeks to verify whether other vendors capable of meeting these specifications exist; however, if no qualified responses are received by the specified deadline, the procurement will be deemed a sole source and awarded to E.H. Washs Company.
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO PURCHASE SOLE/SINGLE-SOURCE
This description of commodities or contractual services is intended for purchase from a sole/single-source and is posted in accordance with Florida Statutes 287.057 and will remain posted for a period of seven (7) business days.
Date Posted: August 18, 2026 Expiration Date: August 27, 2026
Commodities or Contractual Services:
Wash Products handheld Valve Operator
Item Description:
1. Wachs 110v Electric Power (torque controlled) 'VITALS™-Ready" WAVE Handheld Valve Operator. Complete with 11 O V 60/50 Hz electric drive with electronic torque control, torque/revolution readout, push-button reset.
over-torque indicator, and storage of rotation and torque data. Includes torque arm extension, steel storage case, and manual. (Does not included Data Logger).
2. Universal Hand Wheel Adaptor with full range of extension arms to fit all hand wheels (removable) for RS-2.
Intended Source:
E.H. Washs Company
Estimated Amount:
$12,624.00
Contract Term:
One Time Buy
Justification for sole/single-source acquisition:
E.H. Washs Company is the exclusive (OEM) sole provider and manufacturer of the E.H. Washs Products – handheld Valve Operator, which the product is proprietary and protected under the United States Copyright Act (17 U.S.C), especially related to pipe cutting and valve exercising machinery. Regional distributors are only through direct Territory Manger or exclusive territory dealers for our area.
Interested Vendor(s):
Interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement by submitting in writing their name, address, point of contact, telephone number, email, and statement regarding capability to provide the specified procurement per the specifications. Indicate the number of the Notice of Intent to Sole Source on documentation.
Responses must be received by 2:30 PM ET on August 27, 2026. Responses received after the designated time and date will not be considered. If no responses are received the goods/services will be deemed a sole source by City of Port Orange. Responses must be in writing and returned to the City of Port Orange via email.
All responses must be in writing and returned to the following:
Catrina Wilson, Procurement Manager Purchasing – Finance Department 1000 City Center Circle Phone: 386-507-5817 Email: cwilson@port-orange.org mailto:cwilson@port-orange.org
NOTICE OF INTENT TO PURCHASE SOLE/SINGLE-SOURCE
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