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This is a Public Notice of Intent to Enter into a Single Source Purchase document from the City of Sanford, Florida's Finance Department, Purchasing Division, regarding a Tiger Dam flood control system procurement. The notice, tracking number SS 24/25-106, is for a blanket quantity of inflatable flood fighting products from U.S. Flood Control Corp, with a one-year contract term from October 13, 2024, and a public notice period running from October 3, 2024, to October 18, 2024. The procurement is specifically for a unique, patented inflatable flood barrier system that can create an impervious barrier in any shape, stack up to 32 feet high, and potentially divert up to 100% of floodwaters.
U.S. Flood Control Corp is identified as the sole source vendor due to holding the patent for the interlocking, stackable bladder system, which they claim is unavailable from any other source. Each 18" Tiger Dam weighs 50 pounds dry and 6,300 pounds when filled, replacing approximately 500 sandbags and filling in as little as 90 seconds with minimal manpower. The system is reusable, easy to deploy, and can be stored compactly. While no specific funding source is detailed in the document, the city is open to receiving statements of qualifications from potential alternative suppliers and is conducting the procurement in accordance with Florida Statutes 120.57(3) and 287.057(3).
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Prospective contractors are requested to provide information regarding their ability to supply the commodities or contractual services described. If it is determined in writing by the City, after reviewing any information received from prospective contractors, that the commodities or contractual services are available only from a single source, the City shall publicly post a Notice of Intent to Award for its intended decision to enter a single-source purchase contract in the manner specified in the City’s Purchasing Policy and Section 120.57(3) Florida Statutes, as applicable.
PUR-F-237 Rev. 02/2017
City of Sanford | Finance Department | Purchasing Division 300 N. Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida 32771
Phone: 407-688-5030 or extension 5028 | Fax: 407-688-5021
PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO ENTER INTO A
SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE
FL STATUTES
120.57(3)
Date: 10/13/2024 Department: Public Works Tracking Number: SS 24/25-106 Requested Amount: Blanket Project Title: Tiger Dam Contract Term: 1 year Notice Posting Date: 10/3/2024 Notice Expiration Date: 10/18/2024
RECOMMENDED | INTENDED CONTRACTOR INFORMATION
Name: US FLOOD CONTROL CORP Contact: David Elvir Address: 402 N. Division Street, Carson City Nevada 89703 Phone #: 866-852-1118 Fax #: Cellular #:
SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE DESCRIPTION
This information is designed to inform the supplier community and the public that the City of Sanford, a municipal corporation existing under the laws of the State of Florida, intends to enter into a non-competitive Agreement to purchase a product and or service.
This description of commodities or contractual services intended for purchase from a single source is posted in accordance with sections 120.57(3) and 287.057(3), Florida Statutes and will remain posted for a period of at least seven (7) business days. Pursuant to Florida Statutes, notice is hereby given that the following product/service may be a single source.
Commodity Code of Requested Product/Service:
578 037 , 988 026 Manufacturer, Model, and Description, as appropriate:
impervious barrier in any shape and is stackable while ranging from 18” to 32’. in height Quantity:
Blanket
Requestor:
Lindsey Bojadzijev Performance and/or Design Requirements: inflatable flood fighting product that links seamlessly and stacks in a pyramid for a maximum height of 32 feet.
Justification for single source acquisition: US Flood Control is patent holder for the interlocking, stackable bladder system.
This specialized technology is not available from any other source. The Tiger Dam system is a water filled bladder technology which may be able to divert up to 100% of floodwaters. The Tiger Dam system is reusable, can connect to create an impervious barrier in any shape and is stackable while ranging from 18” to 32’. in height. The Tiger Dam system is said to be less expensive than the use of sandbags on their first use. Tiger Dams fill in as little as 90 seconds, with minimal manpower and no heavy equipment. Each 18” Tiger Dam weighs 50 pounds dry and 6,300 pounds when filled with water, and replaces the use of 500 sandbags. Plus, they roll up for easy storage after each deployment to be used repeatedly. The Tiger Dam system is an inflatable, reusable system that is easy to deploy with limited manpower and stored easily
If you believe you are a qualified supplier capable of providing the same type of product/service, please submit a statement of qualifications, product information and or capabilities as applicable to the below listed Purchasing Division contact person.
PROCUREMENT DIVISION CONTACT INFORMATION
Procurement Contact Person: Chase Kaiser, Purchasing Coordinator Address: 300 N. Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, Suite 243 Sanford, Florida 32771 Phone #: 407-688-5030 Extension: Fax #: 407-688-5021 Email: Chase.Kaiser@sanfordfl.gov mailto:Chase.Kaiser@sanfordfl.gov
U.S. FLOOD CONTROL CORP.
DATE: January 1, 2024
To Whom It May Concern:
RE: SOLE SOURCE VENDOR
For your information and for the purposes of completing your prospective purchase of the
Tiger Dam™ system, we can advise that U.S. Flood Control Corp. is the manufacturer and sole source vendor, worldwide, for the Tiger Dam™ system, Tiger Dam Emergency
Response Trailers, and related products and accessories.
We are the patent holder for the interlocking, stackable bladder system. This specialized technology is not available from any other source.
The U.S. Flood Control Corp. Tiger Dam™ system is the only inflatable flood fighting product that links seamlessly and stacks in a pyramid for a maximum height of 32 feet.
U.S. Flood Control Corp. Tiger Dam™ system is manufactured and distributed by U.S.
Flood Control Corp. and from no other distributor.
If you should have any questions relative to this subject, do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely, U.S. FLOOD CONTROL CORP.
David Elvir
Vice President
504.813.7303 Phone
402 N Division Street, Carson City, Nevada, USA 89703
121 Kaylee Drive, Hahnville, LA 70057
201, 505 – 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1G1
Email: info@usfloodcontrol.com
Toll Free: 1-866-852-1118 www.usfloodcontrol.com http://www.usfloodcontrol.com/
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