Intent to Single Source - Parts and Service for Q-VAC Priming System

The City of Tampa Wastewater Department has issued a single-source procurement opportunity for replacement components, maintenance parts, and programming specific to the Q-VAC Priming System. This contract opportunity, identified by the State Local Contract Opportunity ID 685ee7af453e55f5fa0694a2, is located within Hillsborough County, Florida. The procurement appears to be focused on technical maintenance and replacement parts for a specialized wastewater system component. The opportunity was posted on February 18, 2025, with a due date of November 1, 2024, suggesting an extended procurement timeline. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, the nature of the single-source intent implies a targeted procurement for a specific vendor or technology solution that meets unique departmental requirements. The procurement appears to be a direct procurement method, potentially indicating a specialized or proprietary system that requires specific vendor expertise.

No explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations are mentioned in the provided documentation. The single-source nature of the procurement suggests a potential sole-source or limited-competition approach, which might restrict broader competitive bidding. The contract appears to be specifically tailored to the Q-VAC Priming System's maintenance and programming needs, which could limit potential vendors to those with specific technical capabilities. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available information. Similarly, no specific budget range or award value is provided, which is not uncommon in preliminary procurement notices. The procurement is clearly focused on technical maintenance and replacement parts for the City of Tampa Wastewater Department's specialized equipment, indicating a targeted, technical procurement approach within the local government's infrastructure maintenance strategy.