HOMA Pumps, Parts And Repairs

Sarasota County is pursuing a sole source procurement with Barney's Pumps, Inc. for HOMA Pump Technology pumps, OEM parts, and warranty evaluation and repairs. The procurement is a three-year renewal covering the period from 8/26/24 to 8/25/27, with an estimated annual expenditure of $250,000. The solicitation (No. 2024-ISS-255) was released on June 24, 2024, with a deadline for questions on July 1, 2024, and a response deadline of July 2, 2024, at 5:00 pm. Electronic submissions must be made through https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/scgov. The county seeks HOMA Pump Technology pumps, specifically focusing on new units, aftermarket parts, and warranty-related services. Vendors are invited to demonstrate equivalent capabilities, with the county reserving the right to cancel the sole source procurement and initiate a competitive solicitation if alternative suppliers can prove comparable service capabilities.

Barney's Pumps, Inc. is currently the exclusive authorized municipal distributor for HOMA Pump Technology in Florida, excluding panhandle counties west of the Apalachicola River. The procurement does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The incumbent vendor, Barney's Pumps, Inc., has maintained this distribution status since September 14, 2004, with responsibilities including selling new pump units, providing OEM aftermarket parts, and conducting warranty evaluations and repairs. The procurement includes a detailed five-year pro-rated municipal pump warranty for HOMA Pump Technology's A Series pumps, with specific coverage terms and pro-rated percentages based on the duration of use. The total potential contract value is estimated at $750,000 over the three-year period, with annual budgetary allocations of $250,000. Interested vendors must complete an Intent to Sole Source Response form and comply with local, state, and federal regulations, insurance requirements, and public records statutes.