NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - Bailey Valve Inc. Parts & Services

Tampa Bay Water, a Regional Water Supply Authority located in Hillsborough County, Florida, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Bailey Valve Inc. Parts & Services through Fluid Control Specialties, LLC. The procurement process is specifically targeting specialized valve parts and services, with a sole source method indicating a unique or preferred vendor relationship. The notice provides an opportunity for alternative vendors to demonstrate equivalent capabilities by submitting information by November 12, 2025, to Lynn Lozano via email at purchasing@tampabaywater.org or by mail to their Clearwater, Florida address. The procurement timeline spans from the initial notice date of October 22, 2025, to the response deadline of November 13, 2025. Potential vendors are expected to provide detailed information demonstrating their ability to meet the technical specifications and operational requirements for Bailey Valve Inc. Parts & Services, with a focus on proving comparable quality, functionality, and performance.

While the document does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or vendor restrictions, the sole source procurement suggests a highly specialized requirement that may limit competitive participation. No specific incumbent vendors beyond Fluid Control Specialties, LLC are mentioned, and the notice does not provide explicit details about award values, budget ranges, or infrastructure integration requirements. The procurement appears focused on acquiring specific valve parts and services critical to Tampa Bay Water's operational needs. The sole source approach implies that Fluid Control Specialties, LLC possesses unique capabilities or exclusive rights to provide these specific Bailey Valve Inc. Parts & Services. Potential respondents should be prepared to comprehensively demonstrate their technical capabilities, product equivalence, and ability to meet the precise operational requirements of the regional water supply authority.