Purchase of Allen-Bradley Electrical and Automation Equipment

The City of Orlando, located in Orange County, Florida, is pursuing a sole-source procurement (Solicitation Number S26-0145) for Allen-Bradley Electrical and Automation Equipment through the City's Streets and Stormwater Department. The procurement specifically seeks to acquire electrical and automation products from Rexel USA, Inc., which has been identified as the exclusive authorized distributor for Allen-Bradley products in the region. The equipment includes Standard Controls, Drives, PLC/MMI, and Rockwell Software products, with Rockwell Automation confirming Rexel's authorized distributor status for this geographic area. The solicitation was posted on November 14, 2024, with a response deadline of November 21, 2024, at 5:00 pm. During this seven-calendar-day period, alternative suppliers are invited to submit product information, statements of qualifications, and capabilities if they believe they can provide equivalent products or services. The procurement process allows for a formal challenge period before the award is finalized, with potential suppliers required to demonstrate their capability to meet the City's specific equipment needs.

The solicitation appears to be open to all qualified suppliers, with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types mentioned in the documentation. Rockwell Automation's policy explicitly restricts full factory product and sales support to the local authorized distributor, which effectively limits potential alternative suppliers. No specific award value, budget range, or contract duration is disclosed in the provided documents. The primary contact for this procurement is Cindy Jordan, C.P.M., Purchasing Agent III, who will oversee the evaluation of any potential alternative suppliers. Interested parties can reach out to the authorized distributor, Rexel (contact: Trucio Montano at 407-970-6419), or Rockwell Automation's local sales office at 813-466-6400 for additional information or clarification. The sole-source justification is supported by the manufacturer's letter confirming Rexel's exclusive distribution rights for the specified geographic area.