Purchase and Repair of KSB Pumps and Parts

The City of Orlando's Procurement and Contracts Division, specifically for the Water Reclamation Enterprises department, is conducting a sole source procurement (Sole Source Number S25-0419) for the purchase and repair of KSB Pumps and Parts. The procurement opportunity was released on May 8, 2025, with responses due by May 16, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (ET). The solicitation targets specialized municipal water reclamation equipment, with Barney's Pumps Inc currently identified as the exclusive source for these products. Potential alternative suppliers are invited to submit product information, statements of qualifications, and capabilities to the Purchasing Agent, Varun Desai, via email at varun.desai@orlando.gov. The procurement will remain active for seven calendar days, during which time other suppliers can challenge the sole source designation by demonstrating their capability to provide equivalent products and services. Evaluation will be based on the submitted qualifications, product specifications, and ability to meet the technical requirements of the Water Reclamation Enterprises department.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. KSB Incorporated's vendor letter explicitly designates Barney's Pumps as the exclusive representative for KSB Municipal products in the State of Florida east of and including Jefferson County. While no specific award value or budget range is provided, the solicitation implies a specialized procurement for municipal pump equipment and associated repair services. The existing infrastructure involves highly engineered pumps and parts for water reclamation systems, with an emphasis on local repair services and application assistance. Potential vendors should note that quotations from unauthorized sources will be referred to Barney's Pumps for processing, and alternative suppliers must demonstrate comprehensive capabilities equivalent to the incumbent vendor. Interested parties can contact the Southeast Regional Manager, Nick Abbatiello, if additional information is required about the procurement opportunity.