Sectional Liner Repair Products

The City of Winter Park, Florida, in Orange County, is procuring Sectional Liner Repair Products through a single source procurement process posted on January 20, 2026, with a submission deadline of February 2, 2026. The procurement seeks sectional liner repair products, specifically the NewLife Liner System, which must meet stringent technical specifications including availability in sizes up to ten feet without liner joints, utilization of a releasing agent rather than plastic wrapper, incorporation of Velcro strips and cable ties for diameter alignment, sealed plastic protective containers, and reusable storage containers for resins that permit partial kit usage and resealing. The City has identified Stephens Technologies, Inc., the original patent holder and exclusive manufacturer of the pipe repair method, as the sole source vendor for this product. However, in accordance with Florida Statute 287.057, this posting remains active for fifteen business days to allow other potential suppliers to submit product information, statements of qualifications, and capabilities demonstrating comparable or equivalent products. Prospective respondents may submit written notifications regarding any requirements that appear to restrict competition no later than five business days prior to the February 2, 2026 proposal due date. The estimated annual spending for this procurement is less than $100,000.

This procurement does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular organization types or disadvantaged enterprises; however, the notice emphasizes that the City conducted market research comparing products from competing manufacturers including Maxliner, PrimeLiner, and Perma-Liner, determining that these alternatives lack all required technical features. Stephens Technologies, Inc., represented by Vice President Brian Barton, is the identified incumbent vendor and holds the exclusive manufacturing position for the NewLife Liner System through its original patent on the pipe repair method. The City certifies that this purchase will not obligate it to the vendor for future purchases and that no additional benefits are anticipated from the single source designation. No specific pricing terms, contract duration, renewal options, or detailed funding amounts are provided in the procurement documentation.