Purchase of Gorman-Rupp Rotating-Assy T8A3S-B Replacement

The City of Orlando's Procurement and Contracts Division, specifically for the Water Reclamation Enterprises department, is pursuing a sole source procurement for a Gorman-Rupp Rotating-Assy T8A3S-B Replacement, with solicitation number S26-0142. The procurement is located within Orange County, Florida, and targets a specific replacement part for municipal wastewater infrastructure. Hudson Pump & Equipment has been identified as the exclusive source for this product, with the city providing a seven-calendar-day window for potential alternative suppliers to demonstrate equivalent capabilities. The procurement requires interested vendors to submit product information, statements of qualifications, and capabilities via email to Varun Desai (varun.desai@orlando.gov) by Monday, November 17, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (ET). Vendors must comprehensively demonstrate their ability to provide a functionally equivalent product to the specified Gorman-Rupp rotating assembly. Evaluation will focus on technical specifications, compatibility with existing municipal infrastructure, and the vendor's ability to meet the precise technical requirements of the water reclamation system.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations beyond the technical capability to provide the replacement part. Hudson Pump & Equipment has been pre-designated as the exclusive distributor for Gorman-Rupp pumps and parts in most of Florida, covering municipal sewage lift stations, treatment plants, and collection system infrastructure. The vendor letter indicates Hudson Pump & Equipment's specialized expertise in hydraulic equipment for municipal, construction, petroleum, industrial, and fire service sectors. While no specific award value is explicitly stated, the procurement represents a targeted replacement for critical municipal infrastructure components. The sole source notice suggests that unless alternative vendors can conclusively demonstrate equivalent capabilities, Hudson Pump & Equipment will remain the primary vendor for this specific Gorman-Rupp Rotating-Assy T8A3S-B Replacement, with their contact information provided as 3524 Craftsman Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33803, phone (863) 665-7867.