Flowserve Products Repairs, Service and Parts

Sarasota County is conducting a sole source procurement for Flowserve Products Repairs, Service, and Parts under Solicitation Number 2024-ISS-145, with the intention of renewing a contract with Barney's Pumps, Inc. for warranty repairs and services related to Flowserve products. The procurement specifically covers repairs, service, and associated parts for Flowserve equipment used by the county's Public Utilities Department. The solicitation was released on February 15, 2024, with a deadline for questions on February 20, 2024, and a final response deadline of February 21, 2024, at 5:00 pm. All responses must be submitted electronically through the ProcureNow portal. The county has emphasized that while this is currently a sole source procurement, they remain open to competitive solicitation if other vendors can demonstrate the ability to supply equivalent products or services. Vendors interested in challenging the sole source status are required to complete an Intent to Sole Source Response form and upload supporting documentation.

The procurement is specifically limited to Barney's Pumps, which is recognized as the only factory-authorized repair and warranty facility for Flowserve products in Florida, working in partnership with Carter & Verplanck. The contract period will run from March 9, 2024, to March 8, 2025, with an estimated expenditure of $50,000 per fiscal year and a total procurement limit of $150,000. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the documentation. The sole source justification is based on Barney's Pumps being the single certified repair shop using original Flowserve parts, with a letter from Flowserve Corporation dated January 2, 2024, confirming their authorized status. The county is exempt from state and local taxes and requires strict adherence to employment eligibility verification through the E-Verify system. Standard terms and conditions for Sarasota County purchase orders will apply, covering compliance requirements, insurance, warranties, termination provisions, and public records obligations.