Intent to Single Source for Rosemount, Emerson, Flexim

The City of Tampa's Water Department is pursuing a single-source procurement for Rosemount and Flexim pressure transmitters and replacement parts for the David L Tippin Water Treatment Facility, located in Hillsborough County, Florida. The intent is to acquire genuine products from authorized vendors, specifically through Fluid Control Specialties, Inc., which is identified as the Sole Municipal Representative for these specialized monitoring components. The procurement focuses on pressure transmitters used throughout critical plant processes, with the primary objective of ensuring direct access to authentic equipment and replacement parts. The opportunity was posted on May 29, 2025, with a stated due date of May 28, 2025, indicating a narrow timeframe for vendor response. The procurement method is a single-source approach, which suggests limited competitive bidding and a targeted acquisition strategy specifically designed to meet the facility's unique equipment requirements. Vendors are expected to demonstrate their authorized status and ability to provide the exact specifications needed for the water treatment facility's pressure monitoring systems.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The procurement appears to be directly targeting the specific vendor authorized to represent Rosemount and Flexim products, which inherently limits potential respondents. No incumbent vendor details beyond Fluid Control Specialties, Inc. were provided, and no specific budget range or award value was disclosed in the available documentation. The procurement is focused on specialized water treatment facility equipment, implying potential integration requirements with existing infrastructure and monitoring systems. The single-source nature of the procurement suggests a highly technical and specialized acquisition that requires precise equipment matching the facility's current technological infrastructure. While the document does not specify exact quantities or pricing terms, it indicates a strategic procurement approach designed to maintain continuity and reliability in the water treatment facility's operational equipment.