Intent to Single Source for Basic Concepts Inc. CR-3000 Industrial Chemical Coating System

The City of Tampa in Hillsborough County, Florida, is pursuing a single-source procurement for the CR-3000 Industrial Chemical Coating System from Basic Concepts Inc. The procurement aims to acquire a specialized chemical-resistant coating solution for an existing concrete substrate that requires an impervious containment system compliant with State and Federal regulations. The CR-3000 product offers high-build capabilities with 100% elongation and 3,000 PSI tensile strength, enabling it to bridge and fill existing concrete cracks and voids without requiring complete concrete replacement. The procurement is being managed by the Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management division, with Procurement Analyst Erin Ellis overseeing the process. The deadline for vendor responses is December 23, 2025, with vendors required to confirm their ability to provide the requested goods and services and submit documentation of authorized vendor status for the CR-3000 product. Vendors must be authorized manufacturers' distributors or dealers capable of providing warranty service, maintenance, and repairs.

The procurement appears to be a non-competitive, single-source acquisition with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on participating organizations. Basic Concepts Inc. is the sole authorized vendor for the CR-3000 product line, as certified by Unit Manager Pete Van Fossen, who indicates the formulation and trade names are proprietary. The vendor must maintain comprehensive insurance requirements, including Commercial General Liability with minimum limits of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate for agreements valued at $2 million or less. Additional insurance coverages may include Automobile Liability, Workers' Compensation, Employer's Liability, and Excess Umbrella Liability insurance. All insurance must be placed with Florida-admitted insurers maintaining an A.M. Best rating of no less than A-:VII, with the City named as an additional insured on all liability coverage. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the procurement is focused on providing a specialized coating system for a specific infrastructure project requiring chemical-resistant containment.