Purchase of Bernard Controls Electric Actuators

The City of Orlando, located in Orange County, Florida, is conducting a sole source procurement (S24-0278) for the purchase of Bernard Controls Electric Actuators through Quinn Associates. The procurement is specifically targeting electric actuators for power, water, and industrial markets, with a defined procurement timeline requiring submission of responses by March 8, 2024, at 5:00 P.M. The solicitation allows for potential alternative suppliers to challenge the sole source designation by submitting comprehensive product information, statements of qualifications, and capabilities to the Purchasing Agent, Varun Desai, within a seven-calendar-day period. Bernard Controls Inc. has officially authorized Quinn Associates as their exclusive distributor for Florida markets through January 1, 2026, which substantiates the sole source procurement approach. The procurement seeks electric actuators with specific technical requirements, though detailed technical specifications are not explicitly outlined in the provided documentation. Interested vendors must demonstrate equivalent product capabilities and meet the city's procurement standards to potentially compete with the designated sole source supplier.

The procurement appears to have no explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises or specific organizational restrictions. Quinn Associates is currently the identified exclusive vendor, with Bernard Controls Inc. providing a letter of authorization validating their distributor status. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available documentation. The opportunity is open to suppliers who can demonstrate equivalent product capabilities and meet the technical requirements for electric actuators in power, water, and industrial applications. The procurement process allows for potential alternative suppliers to submit qualifying documentation, creating a competitive challenge mechanism within the sole source framework. Contact for this procurement is Varun Desai, Purchasing Agent III, who can be reached at varun.desai@orlando.gov or by phone at (407) 246-3874, providing a direct point of communication for potential vendors seeking additional information or wishing to challenge the sole source designation.