Intent to Single Source for Tencarva Pumps (ITT - Goulds, Allis-Chalmer)

The City of Tampa's Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management division is pursuing a single-source procurement for Goulds pump parts and components specifically for the McKay Bay Waste-to-Energy (WTE) Facility. This Intent to Single Source (ISS) opportunity is focused on obtaining original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts and repair services for existing pumps, with Tencarva Machinery Co. Division identified as the authorized distributor. Prospective vendors must be manufacturers' authorized distributors or dealers capable of providing quotations, warranty service, maintenance, and repairs for Goulds pumps. The procurement requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability insurance with minimum limits of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate, Automobile Liability insurance, Workers' Compensation, and Employer's Liability insurance. All insurance policies must be placed with Florida-admitted insurers maintaining an A.M. Best rating of no less than A-:VII, with the City of Tampa named as an additional insured. The procurement documents were posted on December 1, 2025, with a response deadline of December 4, 2025, indicating a very compressed procurement timeline.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations were explicitly outlined in the procurement documents. The opportunity appears to be structured as a specialized, single-source procurement that limits competition based on the unique requirements of the existing Goulds pump infrastructure at the McKay Bay WTE Facility. Tencarva Machinery Co. Division is identified as the incumbent and proposed sole-source vendor, with Hudson Pump & Equipment also mentioned in the contract documentation. The existing pump systems at the facility require precise OEM components to ensure operational reliability and maintenance compatibility. While no specific award value or budget range was disclosed in the documents, the procurement is focused on providing critical replacement parts and repair services for wastewater treatment equipment. The contract appears to prioritize technical compatibility and operational continuity over competitive pricing, with the single-source justification based on the specialized nature of the required pump components and maintenance services.