Intent to Single Source Flowserve Corporation

This is a single-source procurement issued by Hillsborough County (City of Tampa) Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management for Pacific Boiler Feed Water Pump parts and components from Flowserve Corporation for the McKay Bay Waste-to-Energy (WTE) Facility. The procurement covers Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts and components necessary to repair and maintain three Pacific Boiler Feed Water Pumps currently in active service, along with one spare pump maintained in warehouse inventory. The primary objective is to ensure the continued reliable operation of the facility's feed water pump systems through authorized OEM parts and services that guarantee compatibility, quality assurance, and manufacturer warranty support. Prospective vendors must be authorized manufacturers' distributors or dealers capable of providing the quoted products along with warranty service, maintenance, and repair support, and are required to submit documentation demonstrating their authorization status. The procurement was posted on April 2, 2026, with a response deadline of April 8, 2026. Evaluation will be based on the vendor's ability to provide OEM parts, warranty service, maintenance, and repair support in accordance with facility requirements, with no alternative suppliers considered acceptable due to the specialized nature of the Pacific Boiler Feed Water Pump systems.

This procurement is structured as a sole-source award to Flowserve Corporation, the Original Equipment Manufacturer, eliminating competitive bidding requirements based on technical justification that only OEM parts and components can provide satisfactory repairs and that alternative suppliers cannot adequately service these specialized pumps. Flowserve Corporation is designated as the exclusive manufacturer and provider of Pacific Boiler Feed Water Pumps and related mechanical seals, as confirmed in the company's sole source justification letter dated April 2, 2026. The procurement documents do not specify contract amounts, pricing terms, set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, or funding sources. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the available documentation, though Flowserve's single-source status effectively designates them as the sole provider for this requirement. The procurement emphasizes the critical importance of maintaining operational integrity through manufacturer-authorized service and repair capabilities, with Tim Hope, Flowserve's Senior Sales Engineer for Florida, Georgia, The Bahamas, Bermuda, and the Caribbean, serving as the primary contact for inquiries and further assistance.