Sole_Source_Letter_-_City_of_Tampa_2026.pdf
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- Intent to Single Source Beck Electric Actuators
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- Hillsborough County, Florida
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This is a Sole Source Letter from the City of Tampa, Florida, regarding the McKay Bay Waste to Energy (WTE) facility's intent to single source Beck electric actuators for valves and dampers from Harold Beck and Sons, Inc. The procurement addresses the need for electric damper drive systems for twelve facility fans, including the primary air fan, secondary air fans, and ID fans. The letter documents the city's determination that only original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts and components can provide satisfactory repairs to these specialized systems, necessitating a single source procurement approach rather than competitive bidding.
The sole source justification emphasizes that the Beck electric actuators are the only products capable of meeting the technical requirements and maintaining system compatibility with the existing McKay Bay WTE facility infrastructure. This procurement strategy allows the city to expedite the acquisition of critical equipment components necessary for facility operations without the time constraints of a full competitive procurement process. The letter serves as official notification of the city's intention to bypass standard competitive bidding procedures based on the specialized nature and OEM-specific requirements of the actuator systems needed for facility maintenance and operation.
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July 22, 2026
Bobby Baker City of Tampa McKay Bay WTE Facility 107 North 34th Street Tampa, FL 33605
RE: Sole Source Letter
Dear Bobby Baker:
Harold Beck and Sons, Inc. is a privately owned company that has manufactured high quality Beck electric actuators since 1936. Beck has established a reputation for precise control and reliability in the most demanding modulating industrial applications. Our company manufactures a very rugged and reliable actuator for valves and dampers. Beck actuators are used extensively in both municipal and industrial water treatment facilities because our equipment is designed to be simple, user-friendly and very reliable.
Rather than utilize a network of representatives and distributors, Beck offers factory-direct sales and support. Our factory is the sole representative and distributor of Beck actuators in the United States. Unique to the industry, this approach ensures that product quality is rigorously maintained and sales/support personnel are knowledgeable and informed. Instead of relying on advertising and representative companies, Beck Sales Engineers call directly on end-users to perform application review and provide expert advice.
Please contact us with any questions. We are available at your convenience to discuss Beck actuators in greater detail.
Sincerely, Jay Tannan Sr. Sales Application Engineer 215-968-4600 x191 cc: Eric De La Espriella, Matt Corbo
SINGLE SOURCE
CERTIFICATE OF CONDITIONS AND CIRCUMSTANCES
Instructions: The purpose of this form is to certify conditions and circumstances for the purchase of goods and services under the single source exception to the competitive bid process. This request is to be executed by the Department Director and submitted to the Purchasing Department for consideration and approval/disapproval.
Item or Services Required:
Name of Company considered Single Source:
Conditions and special circumstances for the Single Source. Please be specific:
Requesting Department Director’s Signature Date of Request
Requisition Number Buyer Name
Purchasing Department Action:
DateSignature Please note: Approval of any Requisition or Proposal related to this Single Source Request is contingent on review for compliance with Purchasing Policies/Procedures, Legal Sufficiency, and Insurance Requirements (if applicable).
Quotation/Documentation attached
Original to Purchasing
Copy to Mayor’s Office by Requesting Department
Provide replacement parts and components for the electric damper drive systems on the primary air fan, secondary air fans, and ID fans.
Harold Beck and Sons, Inc.
The McKay Bay WTE facility has twelve fans that require electric damper drive systems. Only OEM parts and components can provide satisfactory repairs to these systems.
Estimated Cost: $60,000
TBD Tracy Edwards
Donovan Maginnis
RB
RB
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