Intent to Single Source - Henry Pratt Valves, Parts and Products

The City of Tampa is pursuing a single-source procurement for Henry Pratt Valves, Parts, and Products, specifically for the Wastewater department under procurement reference number 26-X-00203. This opportunity is located within Hillsborough County, Florida, and focuses on acquiring specialized valves and related components. Vendors must demonstrate they are authorized distributors or dealers capable of providing the products along with associated warranty services, maintenance, and repairs. The procurement requires comprehensive insurance documentation, including Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, Worker's Compensation, Excess Liability, and specialized coverage such as Cyber Liability and Pollution Legal Liability. Key submission requirements include providing a Certificate of Insurance and documentation proving authorization to sell the specified products. The procurement window is narrow, with the intent to single source posted on November 3, 2025, and responses due by November 6, 2025. The procurement contact is Kristie Maciejewski, a Procurement Analyst located at 2555 E Hanna Avenue in Tampa, Florida.

While the document does not explicitly outline set-aside designations or vendor restrictions, it does establish stringent vendor qualification standards. Potential vendors must meet extensive insurance requirements with specific minimum coverage limits and acceptable insurer criteria. The procurement appears to be a direct, single-source acquisition targeting a specific manufacturer's product line, which may limit competitive bidding. No specific incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure details are mentioned in the provided documentation. The document also does not disclose a specific award value or budget range for the procurement. Vendors must carefully review the insurance specifications, which include detailed endorsement conditions and additional insured requirements. The procurement seems focused on ensuring vendor capability, product authenticity, and comprehensive insurance protection rather than price competition.