Intent to Single Source – Parts and Service for Aurora Pumps

The City of Tampa is pursuing a single-source procurement for replacement parts, components, units, and service specifically for Aurora Pumps at the Howard F. Curren Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant located in Hillsborough County, Florida. This intent to single source procurement requires prospective bidders to be authorized manufacturers' distributors or dealers capable of providing quoted products with comprehensive warranty service, maintenance, and repair capabilities. The procurement focuses on ensuring continued operational functionality of critical wastewater treatment infrastructure through specialized pump parts and service solutions. Vendors must be prepared to submit documentation confirming their authorization as an official vendor for the requested product or service. The solicitation was posted on December 11, 2025, with a response deadline of December 16, 2025, indicating a relatively compressed procurement timeline.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types are explicitly mentioned, the procurement includes comprehensive insurance requirements that vendors must satisfy. These requirements include Commercial General Liability insurance with $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate limits, Automobile Liability insurance with $500,000 to $1 million combined single limits, and Worker's Compensation insurance as mandated by Florida law. Additional specialized insurance coverages may be required depending on the specific work performed, including Excess Umbrella Liability, Builder's Risk, Installation Floater, Professional Liability, and Cyber Liability. All insurance policies must be placed with Florida-admitted insurers rated no less than A-:VII and must name the City of Tampa as an additional insured. Although no specific contract value is provided, the detailed insurance requirements suggest a substantial and complex procurement with potential significant financial implications for the selected vendor.