Purchase of Schwing Bioset Parts

The City of Orlando's Procurement and Contracts Division is conducting a sole source procurement for Schwing Bioset Parts under Solicitation Number WAS0006_C and Sole Source Number S24-0153. The procurement specifically seeks 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. The procurement is limited to Schwing Bioset as the exclusive parts distributor, with a seven-calendar-day window for alternative suppliers to challenge this designation by submitting product information, statements of qualifications, and capabilities. The key submission deadline is December 29, 2023, at 5:00 P.M., with interested vendors required to contact Varun Desai, the Purchasing Agent III, via email at varun.desai@orlando.gov or by phone at (407) 246-3874. The procurement covers parts for specialized material handling equipment, with the primary objective of maintaining and potentially replacing existing Schwing Bioset infrastructure.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations mentioned in the documentation. The procurement appears open to any qualified vendor who can demonstrate the capability to provide equivalent parts to Schwing Bioset's original equipment components. Schwing Bioset, Inc. is currently positioned as the incumbent and sole identified vendor for these specialized parts. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available documentation. The procurement is geographically situated within Orange County, Florida, specifically for the City of Orlando's operational needs. The sole source procurement process provides a mechanism for alternative suppliers to challenge Schwing Bioset's exclusive status by submitting comprehensive documentation of their product capabilities within the specified seven-day response window.