Intent to Single Source for NovaCharge charging equipment and services

The City of Tampa is issuing an Intent to Single Source procurement (Contract #26-X-00776) for NovaCharge NC7000 series electric vehicle charging equipment and related services classified under LAM - Facilities. The procurement encompasses authentic NC7000 charging stations available in multiple configurations—Basic, Non-Networked Authenticated, and OCPP Network options—along with repair parts and comprehensive service plans necessary to maintain existing units. The City requires a vendor capable of providing non-networked authentication via RFID key fob solution integrated with Freedom software that enables usage reporting and data transfer at no annual fee, compatible with the City's designated cellular provider. The prospective vendor must be an authorized manufacturer's distributor or dealer capable of delivering the quoted products and offering warranty service, maintenance, and repairs as needed. The procurement was posted February 10, 2026, with the same date serving as the response deadline. The City's primary objective is ensuring continuity of operations for its existing NovaCharge infrastructure while maintaining compatibility with current systems and software platforms. Required qualifications include vendor authorization documentation confirming the ability to provide the requested goods and services, along with comprehensive insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability Insurance ($1M–$2M depending on contract value), Automobile Liability Insurance ($500,000–$1M), Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance, and Excess Umbrella Liability Insurance for agreements valued at $2M or more, with all policies placed through Florida-admitted insurers maintaining an A.M. Best rating of no less than A-:VII.

This single source procurement contains no set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types, and no disadvantaged enterprise preferences are specified in the documentation. NovaCharge, Inc., located at 601 S. Lake Destiny Road, Suite 250, Maitland, Florida 32751, is identified as the sole source provider justified on the basis of its exclusive capability to deliver the NC7000 series with the specific non-networked authentication features and Freedom software integration required by the City. The City references an existing State of Florida cooperative purchasing contract (Florida Buy State Cooperative Purchasing Agency Contract #22-144) that permits direct purchase of NovaCharge products and services, with that contract extended through September 14, 2026. The estimated annual expenditure for this procurement is $30,000, establishing the budget range for the anticipated award. No specific contract term length, incumbent vendor details beyond NovaCharge's identification, or additional pricing information is provided in the solicitation documents. The City must name itself as an additional insured on all liability coverage, and vendors must provide Certificates of Insurance prior to commencing work.