Single Source for Industrial Magnetics, Inc.

The City of Tampa, Florida, on behalf of Hillsborough County, is soliciting a single-source procurement (contract number 26-X-00801) for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts, components, and repair services for a Walker Designed 4860 Axial Pole Drum operated at the Waste to Energy Facility. The procurement seeks an authorized manufacturer's distributor or dealer capable of providing the quoted products along with warranty service, maintenance, and repairs as needed. The key objective is to obtain specialized ferrous metals magnetic drum components and repair services that can only be satisfactorily provided through OEM sources, as the Walker Designed 4860 Axial Pole Drum requires equipment-specific parts for proper functionality and facility operations. Required qualifications for prospective vendors include authorization from Industrial Magnetics, Inc., the original equipment manufacturer, and documentation of authorized vendor status. The procurement was posted on February 18, 2026, with a proposal due date of February 25, 2026. No specific evaluation criteria beyond manufacturer authorization, pricing, warranty offerings, and service capabilities are detailed in the available solicitation documents.

The single-source procurement designation restricts responses to Industrial Magnetics, Inc., the original equipment manufacturer and sole qualified supplier for this specialized equipment. Industrial Magnetics, Inc. is a Michigan-based manufacturer located at 1385 M-75 South, Boyne City, Michigan 49712, and can be contacted at (231) 582-3100, toll-free (800) 662-4638, fax (231) 582-0622, email imi@magnetics.com, or website www.magnetics.com. As a single-source procurement, no set-aside designations or restrictions on disadvantaged enterprises are applicable, given the exclusive OEM requirement. No incumbent vendors or alternative suppliers are identified, as the technical specifications and operational requirements are unique to the Walker Designed 4860 Axial Pole Drum. The solicitation documents do not specify award values, budget ranges, or contract duration terms. Interested vendors should access the City of Tampa's online supplier portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityoftampa for additional procurement details and submission instructions.