Intent to Single Source – UniPro Valve Closer

The City of Tampa is pursuing a single-source procurement for the UniPro Valve Closer System within Hillsborough County, Florida. This specific contract opportunity, identified by the State Local Contract Opportunity ID 685ee667453e55f5fa06945e, represents a targeted acquisition of a specialized valve technology solution. The procurement is characterized by a direct single-source selection process, indicating a predefined vendor preference for UniPro's specific valve closing system. The current posting date is February 18, 2025, with a contract due date of December 13, 2024, which suggests an expedited procurement timeline. While detailed technical specifications are not explicitly provided, the procurement appears focused on acquiring a specific valve technology system with potential municipal infrastructure applications.

The single-source nature of this contract implies potential restrictions on competitive bidding, which typically suggests unique technological capabilities or existing infrastructure compatibility with UniPro's system. No explicit set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are noted in the available documentation. The procurement appears to be limited to Hillsborough County jurisdictional boundaries, potentially restricting broader regional competition. Unfortunately, specific budget ranges or potential contract values are not disclosed in the current opportunity description. The direct single-source approach indicates a highly specialized procurement strategy that likely stems from unique technical requirements or pre-existing technological integration needs specific to the City of Tampa's infrastructure systems.