standardization_form_Original_Watermen_FY26.pdf
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- Hillsborough County, Florida
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This is a Standardization Certificate of Conditions and Circumstances for the City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Department, seeking to procure specialized aquatic staff uniforms from Original Watermen, Inc. The document details a single-source procurement for various swim uniforms including board shorts, Super Girl shorts, and racer tank elite women's swim suits specifically for the Aquatics personnel. The standardization request is dated 10/10/25 and highlights the unique characteristics of the uniforms, which include durability, quick-drying materials, high-quality fabric resistant to sun and pool chemicals, and appropriate attire for staff interactions with the public.
The pricing table shows the uniform styles and corresponding SKUs with pricing variations for different size ranges (XS-XL and 2XL-4XL). Prices range from $22-$40 per item, with slight price increases for larger sizes on some styles. The estimated total cost is $6,000, with funding designated from account 0110-225700-552003. The sole source justification is supported by a letter from Original Watermen, Inc., which emphasizes the unique qualities of their uniforms, including UPF 50+ sun protection and engineered performance features, asserting that there is "no equal or substitute on the market."
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STANDARDIZATION
CERTIFICATE OF CONDITIONS AND CIRCUMSTANCES
The purpose of this form is to document the standardization of products and determine the method of procurement.
The goal of standardization is to improve efficiency, quality, and safety while reducing costs. This request is to be executed by the Department Director and submitted to the Director of Purchasing for consideration and approval/disapproval.
Products Required:
Name of Manufacturer:
Conditions and special circumstances for the standardization. Please be specific:
Is this product available from multiple sources or a single source? Multiple Single Source
If Single Source complete below & include supplier quote & documentation confirming Single Source circumstances.
Name of Supplier 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: Buyer's Initials:
Purchasing Department Director Signature Date
September 25, 2025
City of Tampa Parks & Recreation
3402 W Columbus Drive
Tampa, FL 33607
Re: Sole Source
This letter serves as notification that Original Watermen, Inc., also known as Watermen Brand®, is the manufacturer and sole provider of the following professional uniform items:
Original Watermen Performance Short #LBS2.0
Original Watermen Maverick Short #MAVERICK
Original Watermen Rincon Short #RINCON
Original Watermen Original X-Back Suit #OXB
Original Watermen X-Back E #PXB-E
Original Watermen Tankini #TANKINI
Original Watermen Super Girl Short #WMC
Original Watermen Aloha Short #WWKL
Our uniforms are updated with thoughtful product details to make every shift more comfortable. We engineer our uniforms for peak performance from fabrication to fit.
All uniforms offer excellent sun protection with a rating of UPF 50+.
There is no equal or substitute on the market.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me with questions regarding products, availability, performance and warranty.
Warm regards, Leslie Leibbrandt
Sales Lead
Office: 808-320-7706
Cell: 941-586-1427
TollFree: 800-747-4853
Email: leslie@watermenbrand.com mailto:leslie@watermenbrand.com
TAMPA AQUATICS 2025
STYLE SKU XS-XL
2XL-
4XL
PERFORMANCE SHORT - GUARD+ LBS2.0-NVY-GUARD $36.00 $39.00
MAVERICK SHORT - GUARD+ MAVERICK-NVY-GUARD $34.00 $37.00
RINCON SHORT - GUARD+ RINCON-NVY-GUARD $34.00 $37.00
STYLE SKU XS-XL
2XL-
4XL
ORIGINAL X-BACK - GUARD+ Size 22-44 OXB-NVY-GUARD $35.00 $35.00
X-BACK ELITE -GUARD+ Size 24-44 PXB-E-NVY-GUARD $39.00 $39.00
TANKINI - GUARD+ TANKINI-NVY-GUARD $40.00 $40.00
SUPER GIRL SHORT - GUARD+ WMC-NVY-GUARD $22.00 $25.00
ALOHA SHORT - GUARD+ WWKL-NVY-GUARD $25.00 $28.00
https://www.originalwatermen.com/lifeguard-446/men/trunks/performance-short-nvy/ https://www.originalwatermen.com/lifeguard-446/men/trunks/the-maverick-short-2/ https://www.originalwatermen.com/boardwalk-rincon-nvy-guard/ https://www.originalwatermen.com/original-x-back-swimsuit-2/ https://www.originalwatermen.com/x-back-elite-swimsuit-2/ https://www.originalwatermen.com/original-x-back-swimsuit-2/ https://www.originalwatermen.com/women-s-super-girl-short-2/ https://www.originalwatermen.com/women-s-aloha-stretch-short-2/
| Goods or Equipment Required: Aquatic Staff Uniforms (Board shorts, Super Girl Shorts, and Racer Tank Elite Women's Swim Suits) |
| Name of Manufacturer: Original Watermen, Inc |
| Date of Request: 10/10/25 |
| Date: |
| Conditions for Standardization: |
| Check Box2: Off |
| Check Box3: Yes |
| Name of Supplier: Original Watermen, Inc |
| Conditions for Single Source: |
The Original Watermen board shorts, Super Girl Shorts, and Racer Tank Elite are the standard uniform for the Parks and Recreation Department Aquatics personnel. This is due primarily to the durability of the products, as well as the quick drying materials and the cut of the garments. Original Watermen manufactures their own aquatic uniforms with the highest quality fabric that resists fading by the sun or pool chemicals. Their garments are not available through other retailers. Their custom cuts and additional lining in the tanks provide modest and appropriate attire for staff when in visible contact with the public. See attached Singer Source letter from Original Watermen Inc.
Estimated Cost: $6,000 Funding: 0110-225700-552003
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