Letter_of_Intent_to_Award_RFP_PR8286.pdf

This document is a Notice of Intent to Award letter from the Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) dated May 29, 2025, regarding the Water Materials Alliance procurement (PR8286). The letter indicates that OUC intends to award the contract to Core & Main LP, with the expectation that a contract will be issued within several days, followed by a Purchase Order. While specific contract duration is not detailed in this letter, the accompanying contract opportunity summary suggests this is part of a long-term strategic alliance targeting water infrastructure and maintenance materials, potentially with five-year initial term and two optional one-year renewals.

The procurement focuses on establishing a comprehensive supply relationship for water utility materials, with an emphasis on developing an alliance-based approach that improves market-level pricing and total supply chain efficiency. The contract appears to have an 8% Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation goal and requires the selected supplier to manage vendor managed inventory, provide technical support, handle transportation, and offer emergency support services. No specific bond requirements are mentioned, and the supplier will be expected to maintain competitive pricing and potentially extend contract terms to other public utilities in Florida. The letter explicitly notes that no legal rights are acquired by the supplier until a final contract is executed, and OUC reserves the right to cancel the intent to award at any time prior to contract signing.