Fabco Industries, Inc.

The City of Oviedo, Florida, has issued Request for Information (RFI) 26-22 on March 19, 2026, to solicit information regarding stormwater solutions and products, specifically the Fabco Custom StormBasin Cartridge-Based Stormwater Filter Unit. This procurement seeks to verify whether the specifications for the Fabco unit are non-restrictive and whether qualified suppliers beyond the current distributor can provide equivalent or comparable products and services. Prospective respondents are invited to submit detailed information regarding their capabilities, technical specifications, and capacity to deliver stormwater filter units meeting or exceeding the performance standards of the specified Fabco product. Responses must be submitted electronically or hand-delivered to the City of Oviedo Purchasing Division no later than April 9, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. EST, with the procurement contract period covering April 9, 2026, through September 30, 2026. Respondents are explicitly instructed not to include pricing information in their initial responses; pricing will only be requested after the Purchasing Division and requesting Department jointly evaluate submissions and determine approved equal status. The evaluation will focus on product equivalency, supplier qualifications, and technical capability to meet the City's stormwater management objectives. Contact for inquiries is Jacqueta Scott, Procurement Manager, at jscott@cityofoviedo.net or (407) 971-5534.

This procurement is structured as a sole-source verification process, with Ferguson Waterworks currently serving as the exclusive national distributor for all Fabco stormwater solutions and products. While the RFI does not explicitly indicate set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses, the solicitation emphasizes non-discrimination practices in accordance with Title VI requirements. The incumbent vendor relationship exists with Ferguson Waterworks, which holds national exclusivity for Fabco products; however, the City is actively seeking information from alternative suppliers to determine if competitive options exist. No specific award value or budget range is provided in the RFI documentation. The procurement is valid for fiscal year 2025-26, and award decisions will be contingent upon the evaluation committee's determination of product equivalency and supplier qualifications following the initial submission period.