Intent to Single Source - Hydro Instruments Products and Service

The City of Tampa's Wastewater Department is pursuing a single-source procurement for Hydro Instruments Products and Services within Hillsborough County, Florida. The procurement specifically involves obtaining specialized water infrastructure equipment and replacement parts from Hydro International, with MKI Services, Inc. designated as the sole local representative. The goods being procured contain patented and proprietary design features unique to the manufacturer, suggesting a highly specialized technical requirement for municipal wastewater infrastructure. The contract opportunity was posted on February 19, 2025, with a stated due date of January 23, 2025, which appears to be an administrative anomaly. The procurement is structured as a direct, non-competitive acquisition due to the unique technological specifications and proprietary nature of the equipment. Key deliverables include replacement parts and components for the Hydro International product line, with an emphasis on maintaining existing water infrastructure systems.

The procurement appears to be restricted to a single source vendor, specifically MKI Services, Inc., located in Boca Raton, Florida. No explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation. The primary contact for the procurement is Michele Shuminer, reachable at michele@mosskelley.com, with MKI Services' contact number being (954)755-2092. While a specific award value or budget range is not disclosed, the procurement is for specialized water infrastructure equipment, which typically represents a significant municipal investment. The sole source documentation suggests this is a targeted procurement to maintain continuity of existing water infrastructure systems, with Hydro International's Sales Director Pat Herrick confirming the exclusive nature of the product and service offering. The procurement is geographically confined to Hillsborough County and specifically serves the City of Tampa's Wastewater Department's technical infrastructure requirements.