Mfg_Letter.pdf

This Notice of Intent to Award is issued by the City of Orlando Procurement and Contracts Division, on behalf of Orange County and the City of Orlando, Florida, regarding a sole source procurement for Earth Machine Composter Units. The solicitation (Number S26-0286) seeks to procure composter bins designed to process food and yard waste. ORBIS Corporation has been identified as the exclusive source for this product, as the direct manufacturer and dealer holding proprietary rights to the Earth Machine Composter Unit product line. The notice was posted on February 23, 2026, with a submission deadline of March 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The notice remains active for seven calendar days from the posting date, during which competing suppliers may challenge the sole source designation by submitting product information, statements of qualifications, and capability documentation to Cindy Jordan, Purchasing Agent III, at cynthia.jordan@orlando.gov or (407) 246-2367. The solicitation does not specify quantities, contract duration, or renewal options in the available documentation.

The available materials do not disclose award values, budget ranges, specific pricing terms, or funding sources. No set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, or other restricted categories are indicated. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified. All submissions must be made by email only, with no alternative submission methods specified.