Intent to Single Source Grundfos/Yeomans Pumps and Parts

The City of Tampa's Water Department is seeking to procure Grundfos and Yeomans pumps and related parts through a single-source procurement process under contract number 26-X-00694. This procurement supports the continued operation of the David L. Tippin Water Treatment Facility, specifically the surge tanks that currently utilize Yeomans pumps (a division of Grundfos). The City requires genuine Grundfos/Yeomans pumps and repair parts to ensure compatibility with existing equipment and maintain safe, reliable operations. The specific deliverables identified include a Grundfos sump pump (Part No. 97663730) priced at $29,358.00 with a 22-24 week lead time and a kit adapter for an 8-inch QL/ANSI (Part No. 93087622) priced at $13,863.00 with a 6-8 week lead time, totaling $43,221.00 in the current quote. The Water Department estimates a 12-month cost of $100,000 for this single-source procurement. Vendors interested in responding must upload documentation through the City of Tampa's online supplier portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityoftampa proving they are an authorized vendor for the product or service, and all pricing is firm for 30 days with net 30 payment terms and freight included (FOB Allentown, PA). The Intent to Single Source was posted on January 30, 2026, with a response deadline of February 5, 2026.

Carl Eric Johnson, Inc., located at 1725-Q MacLeod Drive, Lawrenceville, Georgia, has been identified as the sole authorized representative, service provider, and distributor for Grundfos Water Utility municipal products throughout the entire State of Florida, forming the basis for this non-competitive single-source justification. This procurement is restricted to the exclusive authorized distributor for Grundfos products in Florida, as the single-source justification cites the exclusive distributor agreement and equipment compatibility requirements as necessitating non-competitive procurement. No set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or other organizational restrictions are identified in the available documentation. The procurement is being managed by Eryn Berg, Certified Procurement Analyst, at the City of Tampa's Water Department (2555 E Hanna Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33610), and approval is contingent upon review for compliance with Purchasing Policies/Procedures, Legal Sufficiency, and Insurance Requirements. The estimated procurement value is $100,000 based on the 12-month cost estimate provided by the Water Department.