Intent to Single Source for Dezurik Butterfly Valves and Parts

The City of Tampa's Water Department, specifically the David L. Tippin Water Treatment Facility and Solids Process Facility located in Hillsborough County, Florida, is pursuing a single-source procurement for DeZurik butterfly valves and valve parts. The procurement is designed to ensure safe and reliable equipment operation by acquiring genuine manufacturer components through Fluid Control Specialties, Inc., the sole authorized manufacturer's representative for DeZurik in Florida's water and wastewater industries. The contract opportunity, identified by the State Local Contract Opportunity ID 6863d9f3b202c8008803fdf4, was posted on June 30, 2025, with a response deadline of July 3, 2025. The procurement requires vendors to confirm their ability to provide specified goods and upload documentation of their authorized vendor status. Key objectives include maintaining equipment integrity and ensuring direct access to authentic manufacturer components for water treatment infrastructure maintenance and replacement. The procurement process does not include traditional competitive bidding due to the specialized technical requirements and exclusive regional representation.

The single-source procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Fluid Control Specialties, Inc. is explicitly identified as the exclusive regional representative for DeZurik products in Florida, with exceptions for ten specific counties (Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Gulf, Homes, Jackson, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton, and Washington). The 12-month cost estimate for this procurement is approximately $50,000, covering the acquisition of DeZurik butterfly valves and parts. Supporting documentation includes a manufacturer's letter dated June 16, 2025, verifying Fluid Control Specialties, Inc.'s exclusive representation. The procurement focuses on specialized infrastructure components for water treatment facilities, emphasizing the critical nature of using genuine manufacturer parts to maintain operational safety and reliability. The contract appears to be limited to the specific geographic area and does not indicate opportunities for broader competition or alternative vendors.