KSB Pumps, Parts, Repairs and Service

Sarasota County, Florida has issued a sole source procurement for KSB pumps, replacement parts, and service and repair work for units under warranty, with the intended award to Barney's Pumps, Inc., the exclusive factory-authorized representative for KSB Municipal products in Florida east of and including Jefferson County. The procurement covers the provision of specialized pump equipment, replacement components, and comprehensive maintenance and repair services necessary to maintain operational equipment. The solicitation invites interested vendors to submit responses demonstrating their ability to supply the same or substantially similar products and services, with the understanding that successful demonstrations of equivalent capability may prompt the County to cancel the sole source designation and conduct a competitive solicitation instead. All questions regarding the procurement must be submitted by February 3, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., with final responses due by February 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Respondents must submit their Intent to Sole Source Response form and supporting documentation electronically through the Sarasota County procurement portal to substantiate their qualifications and capability to provide equivalent products or services. The County is not interested in responses from vendors not authorized by Barney's Pumps, Inc., and all vendors must execute a No Lobby Affirmation restricting communication with County staff to the designated procurement contact, Leslie Chabek.

The sole source procurement is restricted to vendors authorized by Barney's Pumps, Inc. to sell KSB products and services to the County, with no specific set-asides or disadvantaged enterprise designations noted in the solicitation documents. Barney's Pumps, Inc. serves as the incumbent vendor and exclusive authorized representative for KSB Municipal products within the specified geographic territory. The solicitation does not specify contract award values, budget ranges, pricing terms, contract duration, renewal options, or project quantities. Sarasota County is exempt from paying state and local sales tax, and all invoices must be submitted to the Sarasota County Finance Department with the corresponding Purchase Order number. The procurement encompasses the integration with existing KSB pump infrastructure currently in use by the County, requiring vendors to maintain compatibility and provide specialized technical support and application assistance for these highly engineered municipal products.