Purchase of Schwing Bioset Discharge and Suction Cylinders

The City of Orlando's Water Reclamation Enterprises department is pursuing a sole source procurement for Schwing Bioset Discharge and Suction Cylinders through solicitation number S23-0517. The procurement specifically targets original spare parts for material handling equipment, including sludge pumping systems, sliding frame silos, push floor systems, power units, screw feeders, conveyors, and lubrication systems. Schwing Bioset, Inc. has been identified as the exclusive source for these specialized components, with the intent to purchase specific discharge and suction cylinders critical to water reclamation operations. The procurement process allows for a seven-calendar-day period during which alternative suppliers can submit product information, qualifications, and capabilities to challenge the sole source designation. The response deadline is August 4, 2023, at 5:00 P.M., with interested parties required to submit documentation to Varun Desai, Purchasing Agent III, at varun.desai@orlando.gov or by phone at (407) 246-3874. The solicitation was officially posted on July 28, 2023, with the procurement covering jurisdictions in Orange County, Florida.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or small businesses. No explicit budget range or award value was disclosed in the available documentation. The sole source nature of the procurement suggests that Schwing Bioset is the incumbent and preferred vendor, with no clear alternative suppliers identified at this time. The procurement is restricted to vendors capable of providing precise, original spare parts for specialized material handling equipment used in water reclamation systems. Potential respondents must demonstrate equivalent technical capabilities and product specifications to those offered by Schwing Bioset, with the ability to provide detailed product information and comprehensive qualifications. Interested parties are directed to contact Schwing Bioset's Spare Parts Department at 715-247-3433 for additional information about the specific components and technical requirements. The procurement represents a targeted acquisition of critical infrastructure components for the City of Orlando's water reclamation operations.