Intent to Single Source – NozzTeq Sewer Cleaner Nozzles

The City of Tampa's Wastewater Collection department is pursuing a single-source procurement for replacement parts, components, and service for NozzTeq sewer cleaner nozzles used on VacCon line cleaning trucks. This procurement is specifically targeting specialized equipment for eleven sewer cleaning trucks, with Evervac Equipment identified as the exclusive dealer for NozzTeq equipment in Florida. The goods being procured include specific nozzle types such as Jaws, Lumberjack, BL SWIPER, NozzTeq Spinner, C-RAY, Global ICEBEAR, and Multi-Global nozzle and accessory products. The procurement is focused on obtaining original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts critical for maintaining the city's sewer line cleaning infrastructure. The contract opportunity was posted on February 18, 2025, with a due date of December 10, 2024, and is specific to Hillsborough County, Florida.

The procurement appears to be a restricted, sole-source opportunity with no indicated set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. NozzTeq Inc. is positioned as the sole authorized representative for these specialized nozzles, with competition precluded by patent, copyright, or monopoly conditions. The existing infrastructure involves eleven VacCon line cleaning trucks that require these specific NozzTeq nozzles for effective operation. Evervac Equipment, located in Florida, is the designated exclusive dealer, with NozzTeq's primary contact based in Aurora, Illinois. While no specific award value or budget range is explicitly stated in the documents, the procurement is clearly essential for maintaining the city's wastewater collection equipment. The sole-source justification emphasizes the critical nature of using original manufacturer parts and the inability to source equivalent alternatives that would serve the same functional purpose.