OPEN Hoffman & Lanson Centrifugal Blowers

The City of Winter Park, Florida is conducting a Single Source solicitation (SS25-10) for the procurement of Hoffman & Lanson Centrifugal Blowers from Gardner Denver, Inc., specifically targeting replacement and repair parts for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. This procurement is uniquely structured as a single source acquisition due to the specialized nature of the existing equipment, requiring manufacturer-certified parts and maintenance. The solicitation requires electronic submission through the city's procurement portal, with a response deadline of October 25, 2024, at 12:00 pm. The city has determined that repair parts and maintenance must come directly from Gardner Denver to ensure full compatibility with the existing blower infrastructure. Market research supports the exclusive procurement approach, and the solicitation includes a vendor questionnaire that allows for potential alternative suppliers to submit product information and capabilities during a mandatory 15-business-day posting period as prescribed by Florida Statute 287.057. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on the vendor's ability to provide genuine, compatible parts and maintain the existing blower system's operational integrity.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, and the solicitation is open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the precise technical specifications. Gardner Denver Nash LLC is confirmed as the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of Hoffman and Lamson Centrifugal blowers, parts, and accessories, with proprietary rights to these products. The estimated fiscal year spending for this procurement is $200,000, which represents the anticipated budget for replacement parts and potential maintenance services. The city's procurement will obligate them to Gardner Denver for future maintenance and compatible parts, effectively establishing a long-term vendor relationship. The sole source letter from Gardner Denver, dated 08/14/2024, confirms their exclusive manufacturing and distribution rights, and provides contact information for Josh Hileman (phone: 724-239-1558, email: Josh.Hileman@irco.com) as the primary point of contact for this procurement opportunity.