REXA_Sole_Source_Letter_(City_of_Plant_City_3-18-26).pdf
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- Notice of Intent to Sole Source REXA Actuators
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- 26-038UM-NOI
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- Hillsborough County, Florida
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This is a sole source justification letter from REXA, Inc. to the City of Plant City, Florida, supporting the procurement of REXA Actuators for the replacement of outdated control valves at the City's Water Reclamation Facility and Wastewater Treatment Plant. The project specifically involves replacing an existing manual operator on a 16-inch Pratt butterfly valve with a REXA X3R10000-90-C-P actuator control system. The deliverables include the supply and installation of the automated butterfly valve actuator system, a REXA control box, hardware, accessories, freight to Plant City, a five-year warranty, one day of onsite commissioning support, and one trip for startup assistance. The Notice of Intent (IFB 26-038UM-NOI) was posted on April 7, 2026, with questions and proposal responses due on April 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM through the OpenGov procurement portal. The equipment must integrate with the City's existing infrastructure, including compatibility with existing wiring at the WRF and connection to 115V power with 4-20mA signal connections.
REXA Actuators are proprietary hydraulic process control devices manufactured exclusively by REXA, Inc., featuring patented Flow Match Valve technology that eliminates the need for make-up reservoirs and maintenance-free operation, resulting in lower total cost of ownership compared to conventional hydraulic systems. TSC Jacobs, Vendor #3677, is identified as the sole authorized provider of REXA actuator products in the State of Florida and the current incumbent vendor. The estimated total cost is $29,580.00, exceeding the $25,000 threshold requiring approval from both the Procurement Director and City Manager. The quotation, issued on March 18, 2026, is valid for 60 days (expiring May 17, 2026), specifies a 12-week lead time from receipt of mounting information, and includes NET 30 payment terms with a 3% surcharge for credit card payments. Funding will be charged to project string UM017 as capital equipment under the IMPLEMENT302 project code.
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REXA, Inc. | 4 Manley St. West Bridgewater, MA 02379
March 3rd, 2026 Mike Darrow Superintendent City of Plant City, Florida Utilities Operations
REXA Actuators Proprietary Product
REXA Actuators, manufactured solely by REXA, Inc. outside of Boston, MA, are the industry standard for providing reliable & accurate process control. These benefits are achieved through a proprietary technology that only REXA Actuators employ, called the REXA Flow Match Valve. This hydraulic circuit allows a REXA to evenly transfer fluid volumes into and out of hydraulic cylinders, without any volume differentials. The result is a hydraulic fluid metering system that eliminates the need for volume make-up reservoirs. No other manufacturer of this type of actuator exists. All other commonly used hydraulic actuators have volume metering differentials that are addressed using a make-up reservoir. The use of such reservoirs introduces the requirement for periodic oil maintenance, aimed at keeping the oil in the hydraulic system clean and free of contaminants / breakdown. All other hydraulic systems suffer maintenance problems and high cost of ownership, that stems from their attempts to maintain the integrity of the oil in the system. Only the REXA Flow Match System has a 30+ year proven track record of solving this issue.
A REXA requires no oil maintenance, due to the lack of a volume make-up reservoir. The result is that a REXA hydraulic actuator can deliver superior performance and long-term reliability without the hefty costs of periodic, preventative maintenance required to keep the oil clean. All REXA Actuators are custom engineered and made to order. As such, REXA Actuators are only supported directly by REXA, Inc. or via authorized sales representatives.
The authorized sales representative for municipal water & wastewater accounts within the State of Florida is TSC-Jacobs.
Should you have any questions regarding the support and distribution of REXA products, please feel free to contact us directly.
Erik Saitta Global Head Water, Wastewater & Hydro 4 Manley Street, West Bridgewater, MA 02379 Tel: 508-436-7152 | Cell: 617-694-9797 Email: esaitta@rexa.com | web: www.rexa.com
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