Request for Information (RFI) - Andritz Decanter Certrifuges Maintenance and Repair Services
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- OPN2130924F1
- State
- Florida
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- NIGP codes
Opportunity details come from broward.bonfirehub.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
The State of Florida's Water and Wastewater Operations Division (WWOD) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for maintenance and repair services specific to Andritz Decanter Centrifuges, with a primary objective of determining whether multiple service providers exist for these specialized equipment maintenance needs. The RFI focuses on the North Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant, which operates two critical centrifuges used for high-volume sludge dewatering processes. These centrifuges are essential to treatment plant operations, providing continuous and automatic operation with high efficiency and minimal operator requirements. The procurement seeks to validate whether Andritz Separation Inc. is truly the sole source provider for these highly technical maintenance and repair services. Vendors are requested to demonstrate their capability to meet or exceed the county's requirements through the electronic bidding system, with supporting documentation that can help evaluate alternative service providers. The RFI was posted on August 28, 2025, with a response deadline of September 5, 2025, and represents a non-binding information gathering process that does not constitute a purchase commitment.
The RFI does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. No incumbent vendor preferences or integration requirements beyond the existing Andritz centrifuge systems are detailed in the document. The procurement appears open to any qualified vendor capable of providing comparable maintenance and repair services for the specialized wastewater treatment equipment. While no specific budget range is provided, the critical nature of the equipment suggests that responsive vendors must demonstrate comprehensive technical capabilities, comprehensive service availability, and alignment with federal, state, and local regulatory agency standards for water and wastewater treatment operations. The county's primary evaluation criteria will likely focus on technical competence, service reliability, regulatory compliance, and the ability to maintain continuous operational readiness of the centrifuge systems. Vendors are encouraged to submit detailed documentation demonstrating their technical expertise and capacity to meet the specialized maintenance requirements of these critical wastewater treatment assets.
Opportunity text
Notice of Intent to Designate Sole Source: This Request for Information (RFI) (Notice of Intent to Designate a Sole Source) is to determine if the specified commodity or service is available from multiple providers, or if an alternate commodity or service is available that would meet the County's needs. This is not a request for pricing or a purchase commitment. The following commodity or service is thought to be available from only a sole source and is the only commodity/services that meets the County's needs: Water and Wastewater Operations Division (WWOD) is procuring maintenance and repair services of Andritz Centrifuges, from sole source provider Andritz Separation Inc. The North Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant (NRWWTP) has two centrifuges in operation. These are highly specialized equipment dewater high volumes of sludge at the treatment plant. These systems provide the advantages of continuous and automatic operation with high efficiency, minimal operator requirements, and low maintenance. All processes are in compliance with Water and Wastewater Services (WWS) operating permits and standards applied by federal, state and local regulatory agencies. This equipment is integral to Water and Wastewater Services' treatment plant operations and must be in top working condition at all times, therefore, parts and service must be available to WWS at all times. This RFI will remain posted until closing date and time. Prospective Vendors are requested to provide information regarding their ability to provide the commodity or service described or written explanation or other documentation contesting the proposed RFI designation. If you are capable of meeting or exceeding the County's requirements for the specified commodity or service, respond to this RFI through the electronic bidding system. Vendor should upload any supporting information in the electronic bidding system as part of its response to assist the County in determining if commodity or service is comparable, is available from multiple suppliers, and meets the County's needs. The Director of Purchasing shall have sole authority in deciding what is comparable. The Director of Purchasing shall consider such submittals and notify all submitting vendors (thru the electronic bidding system) of the decision whether to designate as a Sole Source/Brand, which decision shall not be subject to objection, protest, or appeal.
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