Intent to Single Source for Steinert US Eddy Current Separator Belts and Equipment

The City of Tampa's Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management is pursuing a single-source procurement for Steinert US Eddy Current Separator Belts and Equipment for the Waste to Energy Facility, specifically for the Wheelabrator McKay Bay Facility located in Hillsborough County, Florida. The procurement is identified by project number 25-X-01625 and will be managed by Procurement Analyst Erin Ellis. The intent is to purchase replacement parts and equipment from Steinert US, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for their existing equipment. Vendor qualifications include being an authorized manufacturer's distributor or dealer capable of quoting products and providing warranty service, maintenance, and repairs. Comprehensive insurance requirements are mandated, including Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Worker's Compensation coverage. The solicitation was posted on July 21, 2025, with a response deadline of July 24, 2025. Potential vendors must demonstrate their authorized vendor status and ability to provide the requested goods or services through documentation uploads.

The procurement appears to be a non-restricted solicitation without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Steinert US, a U.S. subsidiary of Steinert GmbH, is confirmed as the sole authorized OEM supplier for equipment, spare parts, and service support in North America, Canada, and Mexico. The existing infrastructure involves Steinert US equipment currently installed at the Wheelabrator McKay Bay Facility, indicating a continuation of an established technological ecosystem. While specific award values or budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the procurement focuses on replacement parts and equipment for an existing waste-to-energy facility. The single-source nature of the procurement suggests a direct, streamlined approach to acquiring necessary equipment and parts from the original manufacturer. The vendor response process will likely involve careful review of submitted documentation to verify the vendor's qualifications and capability to meet the facility's specific equipment needs.