Busch Vacuum
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- SS 25/26-106
- State
- Florida
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- NIGP codes
- UNSPSC codes
- Points of contact
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- Richard Casella richard.casella@sanfordfl.gov (407) 688-5028
- Taneka Cross taneka.cross@sanfordfl.gov (407) 665-7114
- Maria Green maria.green@sanfordfl.gov (407) 688-5030
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About this opportunity
The City of Sanford's Public Works Department - Utilities/Plants section is pursuing a single-source procurement for Busch vacuum pump products and related services through a direct agreement with Busch Vacuum Solutions. The procurement specifically seeks vacuum pumps including Model URA0630 (25 HP), RA590, RA063, and R5 Busch Vacuum Pumps for their specialized utility operations. The procurement is uniquely structured as a single-source contract due to the proprietary and highly engineered nature of the vacuum pump components, which require exclusive refurbishment and service by the original equipment manufacturer. The vacuum system process involves custom-engineered solutions tailored to site-specific factors such as material composition, volume, and desired output, necessitating factory-trained technicians with specialized tools and repair methods. The public notice was posted on December 18, 2025, and will remain available for fifteen business days, with an expiration date of January 1, 2026, and a proposed contract term of one year. Prospective alternative suppliers are invited to submit statements of qualifications and product information to Maria A. Green, Purchasing Coordinator, by the notice's expiration date.
The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations beyond the technical requirements of understanding Busch vacuum pump specifications. No incumbent vendor pricing information is disclosed, and no specific budget range is provided in the documentation. The contract is geographically limited to Seminole County, Florida, with Busch, LLC positioned as the sole authorized service provider for their vacuum pump products in the state. The unique procurement approach stems from the manufacturer's assertion that their critical specifications are confidential and known exclusively to the original equipment manufacturer, which prevents third-party repair services. Potential respondents must demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the highly specialized vacuum pump technology and the ability to meet the proprietary engineering tolerances and procedures required for system maintenance and performance. The procurement does not reference specific disadvantaged enterprise requirements or infrastructure integration needs.
Opportunity text
The vacuum system process utilizes a proprietary, highly specialized system that is custom engineered for each facility based on site-specific factors, including material composition, volume, and desired output. Consequently, the specialized component (such as the vacuum pumps) is integral to the system`s precise operation. This component is a highly engineered unit with critical, proprietary tolerances and procedures. To maintain system integrity and performance, refurbishment must be performed by the sole service provider for Busch vacuum pump products in the state of Florida, which is Busch, LLC. Due to the uniqueness of their our products and to ensure they are re-manufactured to the proprietary specifications; Busch has not authorized any third-party repair service centers in Florida. The vital specifications are confidential and only known to the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), requiring service by factory-trained technicians using specialized tools and repair methods.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SS_25_26-106_Busch_Vacuum_Public_Notice.pdf |
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