Irrigation Pump-In-The-Box

The City of Orlando's Procurement and Contracts Division is seeking a Pump-In-The-Box irrigation solution through a sole source procurement process, with Site One Landscape Supply identified as the potential exclusive supplier. The procurement, marked with Sole Source Number S23-0460, aims to acquire specialized irrigation equipment designed to provide water for plant material. The solicitation was posted on June 26, 2023, with a response deadline of July 3, 2023, at 5:00 pm, and will remain active for seven calendar days. Potential alternative suppliers are invited to submit comprehensive product information, statements of qualifications, and capability demonstrations to prove they can provide equivalent products or services. The procurement is being managed by Javarie McDonald, Purchasing Agent II from the Parks Department, who can be contacted at javarie.mcdonald@orlando.gov or (407) 246-2364. The evaluation will focus on suppliers' ability to match the technical specifications and performance capabilities of the Green Tech branded Pump-In-The-Box system. Interested vendors must thoroughly document their product's compatibility and functional equivalence to the specified irrigation solution.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, with the opportunity open to any qualified supplier capable of meeting the technical requirements. SiteOne Landscape Supply has positioned itself as the exclusive distributor of Green Tech branded products, which may create significant barriers to competitive bidding. No specific contract value, budget range, or funding source details are provided in the available documentation. The procurement is jurisdiction-specific, covering Orange County and the City of Orlando in Florida, with a focus on specialized landscape infrastructure equipment. While the solicitation invites alternative suppliers, the sole source designation and SiteOne's exclusive distribution claim suggest potential challenges for competing vendors. The procurement does not indicate any mandatory integration requirements with existing infrastructure, though respondents will need to demonstrate technical compatibility with current irrigation systems. The lack of detailed pricing information and contract terms suggests this may be a targeted, specialized procurement with potential for future expanded opportunities.