Vendor_Letter-S25-0069.pdf

The document is a sole source request letter from APG-Neuros Corporation to the City of Orlando's Public Works Department, specifically the Water Reclamation Division, dated October 31st, 2024. The letter requests sole source procurement for service and parts related to APGN High Efficiency Turbo Blowers installed at the Water Conserv 2 facility in Orlando, Florida. The state and local contract opportunity, referenced as S25-0069, involves the purchase of an NX300-C050 Turbo Blower Core, with a due date of November 13, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. (ET). The procurement process allows for potential alternative suppliers to submit product information and qualifications to the Purchasing Agent within a seven-calendar-day period.

The letter emphasizes the specialized nature of the turbo blowers, highlighting their complex technological components including bump foil air bearings, a high-speed permanent magnet motor operating at 22,000 RPM, a back swept forged impeller, a 400 hertz VFD, and specialized PLC programming. APG-Neuros claims to be the sole manufacturer of the core component and the only authorized distribution source, justifying the sole source request. The document provides contact information for Julio Fajardo, the Aftermarket Sales Manager, and includes company details such as address, phone numbers, and website for APG-Neuros Corporation, located in Plattsburgh, NY and Blainville, QC, Canada.