Intent_to_Single_Source_for_Flexim_Clamps.pdf

This is an Intent to Single Source document issued by the City of Tampa, Florida, Water Department for the procurement of genuine Emerson-Flexim Clamp-On flow measuring devices and replacement parts. The procurement, designated 26-X-01008, seeks authentic Emerson-Flexim clamps and meters required for the David L. Tippin Water Treatment Facility located in Hillsborough County to maintain safe and reliable flow measurement operations between connection points throughout the facility. The response deadline for interested vendors is April 1, 2026, with the procurement issued on March 26, 2026. Prospective vendors must submit documentation verifying their authorized vendor status for Emerson-Flexim products through the City of Tampa's online supplier portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityoftampa. Inquiries regarding the procurement should be directed to Eryn Berg, Certified Procurement Analyst, at the Water Department, 2555 E Hanna Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33610, or by telephone at (813) 274-8832.

The single-source procurement designation eliminates competitive bidding and restricts eligible respondents to authorized Emerson-Flexim distributors. CL2 Solutions has been identified as the sole municipality representative for Emerson-Flexim in the state of Florida for parts and meters, positioning the company as the primary candidate for award. The procurement requires compatibility with existing Emerson-Flexim flow measuring infrastructure already installed at the treatment facility. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available documentation, and no set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are noted. The contract encompasses genuine replacement parts and meters necessary for the continued operation and maintenance of the facility's flow measurement equipment.