Pentair Fairbanks Pumps and Accessories.

Toho Water Authority, a Florida-based water utility located in Kissimmee, is issuing a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the procurement of one Pentair Fairbanks size 17M 2-stage vertical turbine pump with accompanying accessories designed for chlorinated water applications. The pump specifications include a capacity of 4,100 gallons per minute at 143 feet of total dynamic head, operating at 1,800 revolutions per minute with 200 horsepower, and is configured for vertical solid-shaft motor installation in a 20-foot deep suction can. Key technical specifications include a fabricated steel pump head with 14-inch discharge flange, 316 stainless steel impellers with matching wear rings, cast iron bowls with 416 stainless steel wear rings, carbon steel flanged column pipe, and a Flowserve ISC2 mechanical seal, along with neoprene rubber column bearings, bronze bowl bearings, and a 316 stainless steel basket strainer. Coating requirements specify 2-part epoxy with 2 coats below the base and Scotchkote 134 with polyurethane in Reclaim Purple color above the base. Prospective vendors must submit written quotations with detailed statements and supporting documentation demonstrating how their offerings meet or exceed the specified requirements through Toho Water Authority's e-procurement portal at https://tohowater.bonfirehub.com/portal, with a submission deadline of Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The Authority reserves the right to reject any proposal lacking adequate supporting documentation to substantiate compliance with required specifications.

The procurement documents do not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to disadvantaged enterprises or particular organizational types. Barneys Pump Inc. is identified as the incumbent vendor through the sole source notification, though the Authority explicitly invites alternative vendors demonstrating equivalent capabilities to submit competitive quotations. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available documentation, and no information regarding existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements beyond the specified pump installation parameters is provided. The competitive submission process allows interested vendors to present alternative solutions that meet the detailed technical and performance specifications outlined in the procurement documents.