Intent_to_Single_Source_to_MPC_Buoy_Ultrasonic_Algae_Control_and_Monitoring_System.pdf

This is an Intent to Single Source (ISS) procurement document issued by the City of Tampa, Florida for the acquisition of the MPC Buoy Ultrasonic Algae Control and Monitoring System. The system is utilized at the David L. Tippin Water Treatment Facility to monitor and adjust water treatment operations as needed. The solicitation was posted on April 10, 2026, with responses due by April 16, 2026. The procurement requires prospective vendors to be authorized manufacturer distributors or dealers capable of providing the quoted product along with comprehensive warranty service, maintenance, and repair capabilities. No specific site visits, bidder conferences, or award dates are referenced in the documentation.

The City of Tampa is pursuing a single-source procurement strategy based on its existing use of the MPC Buoy Ultrasonic Algae Control and Monitoring System provided by LG Sonic US, LLC. Only Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts and services are acceptable to ensure system compatibility and operational integrity. The solicitation does not specify pricing terms, contract duration, renewal options, or anticipated award values, leaving these details to be determined through direct negotiation with the selected vendor. No set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or other bidder eligibility restrictions are identified. Prospective vendors must respond affirmatively to the solicitation and provide documentation confirming their authorized vendor status. Contact information for the procurement is available through Eryn Berg, Certified Procurement Analyst, at the City of Tampa Procurement Department, with additional submission instructions accessible through the City of Tampa's online supplier portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityoftampa.