Notice to Sole Source: Inspection of Storage Tank from The Crom Company

The City of North Miami Beach is pursuing a sole source procurement for specialized inspection services of prestressed concrete storage tanks at the Norwood Water Treatment Plant, specifically from CROM Coatings and Restorations (CCR), a division of CROM, LLC. This non-competitive procurement falls under Section 3-4.5(a) of the City's Code of Ordinances and is justified by the vendor's unique proprietary materials and post-tensioned wire wrapping process. The project involves comprehensive inspection and cleaning of seven ground storage tanks, with each tank requiring a three-day inspection process and detailed written reports to be submitted approximately three weeks after each inspection. The procurement is being conducted in compliance with American Water Works Association (AWWA) standards and manufacturer specifications, with a response deadline of September 11, 2025, at 3:00 PM EDT. The city emphasizes that this notice is not a formal solicitation, and any responses will be evaluated solely to determine potential for competitive procurement.

The sole source procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The anticipated contract value is $121,779.00, with CROM Coatings and Restorations identified as the sole authorized and manufacturer-approved entity qualified to perform the required inspection, repair, and structural modifications. The procurement is uniquely positioned to preserve the tank's warranty and structural integrity, requiring specialized knowledge and proprietary tooling that only CCR possesses. Potential vendors are encouraged to notify the Purchasing Agent electronically via the e-Procurement Platform, providing company details, contact information, and a statement of capability. Distributors and resellers are specifically invited to include a manufacturer's authorization statement. The procurement is being conducted under the authority of the City of North Miami Beach City Code Section 3-4.8 and State of Florida Statute 287.057(3)(c), indicating a carefully structured approach to this specialized service acquisition.