Gilson Engineering Products & Services

The City of Winter Park, Florida, is conducting a Single Source Solicitation (SS25-8) to procure specialized instrumentation and equipment for its wastewater treatment plant and lift station from Siemens Industry, Inc. The procurement specifically seeks level instrumentation, valve positioners, flow meters, process recorders, pressure and temperature transmitters, loop controllers, pneumatics, and weighing and feeding equipment. This single source acquisition is justified by Siemens being the original manufacturer and designer of the existing equipment at the city's facilities. The solicitation will be released on October 2, 2024, with electronic responses due by October 23, 2024, at 4:30 pm through the city's secure procurement portal. In accordance with Florida Statute 287.057, the city will allow a 15-business-day period for potential suppliers to demonstrate equivalent capabilities, though Siemens has been determined to be uniquely qualified due to their specific knowledge and design of the existing system.

The procurement appears to be unrestricted in terms of set-aside designations, with Gilson Engineering Sales of Florida designated as the exclusive authorized representative for Siemens Process Instrumentation products throughout Florida. The sole source procurement has an estimated fiscal year spending of $50,000, with the understanding that the city will be obligated to this specific vendor for future maintenance and potential additional purchases. Purchase orders will be issued to Siemens Industry Inc. c/o Gilson Engineering Sales of Florida, located at 144 Harston Court, Heathrow, FL 32746. The existing infrastructure involves Siemens-designed equipment at the wastewater treatment plant and lift station, which necessitates continued vendor-specific procurement to ensure compatibility and optimal performance. Potential vendors are advised that this procurement is specifically tailored to Siemens' product line, with the vendor selected based on application and product knowledge, as well as customer support capabilities.