Request for Information (RFI) - Limitorque-brand Actuators, Actuator Parts, Accessories & Repair Services

The State of Florida, through a county jurisdiction, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) designated as a Notice of Intent to Designate Sole Source/Sole Brand, posted on May 11, 2026, with a response deadline of May 20, 2026. This procurement seeks to identify alternative providers or commodities for Limitorque-brand actuators, actuator parts, accessories, and repair services. The primary objective is to determine whether the specified equipment and services are available from multiple sources or if comparable alternatives exist that would satisfy the county's operational requirements. The county requires these actuators for critical wastewater treatment operations, where they must maintain optimal working condition to ensure regulatory compliance with federal, state, and local environmental standards that mandate the removal of 85-90% of contaminants, including biochemical oxygen demand, nutrients, and pathogens. Prospective vendors are required to submit responses through the county's electronic bidding system, providing documentation of their capability to meet or exceed the county's requirements, or alternatively, providing written explanation and supporting documentation contesting the proposed sole-source designation. Key evaluation criteria include the vendor's ability to provide comparable commodities or services, ensure preventive maintenance in accordance with manufacturer recommendations for warranty compliance, and maintain the reliability necessary to prevent facility non-compliance and disruption of environmentally safe wastewater treatment operations.

The RFI does not contain explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting response to specific organization types; however, all prospective vendors are invited to respond if capable of meeting the county's specifications. Flowtech Inc. is identified as the current incumbent vendor, serving as the sole municipal representative for Limitorque-brand products and the exclusive provider of parts, accessories, and repair services. The procurement specifically requires integration with existing Limitorque-brand equipment infrastructure already in use at the county's wastewater treatment facility. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the RFI documentation provided, as this is an information-gathering instrument rather than a formal solicitation for bids or pricing proposals.