Earth Machine Composter Bins

The City of Orlando Procurement and Contracts Division, on behalf of Orange County and the City of Orlando in Florida, issued a Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source procurement (Solicitation Number S26-0286) on February 23, 2026, for Earth Machine Composter Units designed to compost food and yard waste. ORBIS Corporation has been identified as the exclusive source for this product, as it is the direct manufacturer and dealer holding proprietary rights to the Earth Machine Composter Unit product line. The procurement seeks to acquire composter bins capable of processing food and yard waste, with the primary objective of sourcing equipment from the sole identified manufacturer. The solicitation does not specify quantities, pricing terms, contract duration, or renewal options in the available documentation. Suppliers wishing to challenge the sole source designation or propose equivalent alternative products must submit product information, statements of qualifications, and capability documentation to Cindy Jordan, Purchasing Agent III, at cynthia.jordan@orlando.gov or (407) 246-2367 by the submission deadline of March 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The notice remains active for seven calendar days from the posting date of February 23, 2026, during which competing suppliers may present their qualifications and challenge the exclusive source determination.

The available documentation does not indicate any set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, or other restricted categories of organizations. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified in the procurement notice. Similarly, no award values, budget ranges, or specific funding sources are disclosed in the materials provided. All submissions must be made by email only, with no alternative submission methods specified. The solicitation emphasizes that ORBIS Corporation's proprietary rights and direct manufacturing status have established it as the sole identified source capable of providing this specialized composter equipment for the City of Orlando's waste management objectives.