Intent to Single Source for Durr CTS Inc. SDA Lances and Parts

The City of Tampa's Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management division is seeking to single source SDA Lances and parts for the Waste-To-Energy Facility through a procurement with reference number 26-X-00322. The facility currently operates eight SDA Lances, and Durr CTS Inc. is identified as the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of these specialized components. The procurement requires an authorized manufacturer's distributor or dealer capable of providing the product, along with comprehensive warranty service, maintenance, and repair capabilities. The solicitation was posted on November 20, 2025, with a response deadline of November 25, 2025, and is specifically targeting procurement of highly specialized waste-to-energy equipment parts. Vendors must confirm their ability to provide the requested goods and submit documentation of their authorization as a vendor for this specific product.

The procurement appears to be unrestricted in terms of set-aside designations, with Durr CTS Inc. being the sole source for these specific SDA Lances. Vendors must meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including Commercial General Liability insurance with $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate limits, Automobile Liability insurance of $500,000 for agreements under $100,000, and Worker's Compensation insurance as mandated by Florida law. All insurance policies must be issued by Florida-admitted insurers with an A.M. Best rating of at least A-:VII, and the City of Tampa must be named as an additional insured. The procurement is specific to Hillsborough County and will be managed by Procurement Analyst Erin Ellis, contactable at 2555 E Hanna Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33610, with a telephone number of (813) 348-3241. While no specific contract value is mentioned, the detailed insurance and vendor requirements suggest a significant and specialized procurement process.