Notice of Intent to Sole Source Wastewater Treatment Diffusers

The City of Plant City, Florida, located in Hillsborough County, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source wastewater treatment diffusers from Environmental Dynamic International (EDI), identified as the sole authorized representative for EDI diffuser products throughout Florida. The procurement encompasses five product lines for the Plant City Water Reclamation Facility, including clamps, diffuser accessories, diffusers in two configurations, and EPDM membranes, with quantities ranging from 10 to 500 units across line items. The City seeks to procure these specialized wastewater treatment components through a sole source agreement based on EDI's exclusive status as the authorized distributor and its over 40 years of experience providing original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and replacement equipment to the wastewater industry. All EDI parts include a standard mechanical warranty of 12 months from startup or 18 months from shipment, whichever comes first, with an approximate lead time of 10 weeks for delivery. The Notice of Intent was released on February 3, 2026, with a submission deadline of February 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. for any vendors who wish to contest the sole source designation by demonstrating that alternative viable vendors exist capable of providing equivalent EDI diffuser products. Procurement inquiries should be directed to Ken Brush, Director of Procurement, at kbrush@plantcitygov.com or (813) 659-4270.

This procurement does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular categories of organizations such as disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses. Environmental Dynamic International is identified as the incumbent vendor and current sole authorized representative for EDI diffuser products in Florida, and no alternative vendors are currently listed as capable of providing the required equipment. The procurement does not reference any existing technology integration requirements beyond the need for products compatible with the Plant City Water Reclamation Facility's current wastewater treatment infrastructure. The contract award value is USD 37,975.00, with individual line items ranging from USD 975.00 to USD 18,750.00, and freight charges of USD 1,250.00 included under CIF INCOTERMS. Payment terms are Net 30, with shipping and billing directed to Plant City WRF at 1500 W Victoria Street, Plant City, Florida 33563. Order acceptance should reference proposal number cd44846 and be directed to Lynn Douglass at lynn.douglass@wastewater.com or (813) 365-4929.