Aquatech & Bucher OEM Parts and Service

The City of Tarpon Springs, located in Pinellas County, Florida, is pursuing a single source procurement for Aquatech and Bucher Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Parts and Service through a specialized procurement process. The city intends to recommend awarding a purchase agreement to Pat's Pump and Blower, LLC for specialized equipment maintenance and parts replacement. The procurement seeks to establish a vendor relationship for critical equipment support, with an estimated annual contract value of $90,000.00. Potential contractors who believe they can meet or exceed the procurement requirements must submit comprehensive technical documentation by September 26, 2025, to demonstrate their capabilities. The primary evaluation criteria will focus on technical competence, ability to provide OEM parts, and service qualifications. Interested parties must submit written responses either via physical mail to the City of Tarpon Springs Procurement Services at 324 E. Pine St., Tarpon Springs, Florida 34689, or electronically to Patty Hall at phall@ctsfl.us. Additional procurement information can be obtained by contacting the procurement office at (727) 943-4870.

The procurement appears to be an unrestricted competitive process, with no specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions mentioned in the documentation. Pat's Pump and Blower, LLC is positioned as the recommended single source vendor, suggesting they may have unique capabilities or existing relationships with Aquatech and Bucher equipment manufacturers. The procurement process allows for potential alternative vendors to demonstrate equivalent or superior capabilities through technical submissions. While the document indicates a single source intent, the city remains open to competitive alternatives that can substantively meet the technical requirements. The estimated annual contract value of $90,000.00 represents the anticipated budget for parts and service, with the procurement identified under file number 260013-N-PH. The opportunity is specifically focused on specialized equipment parts and service, indicating a technical and potentially complex procurement environment requiring specific manufacturing expertise.