Single Source for Lightning City Gymnastics

The City of Tampa's Parks & Recreation department is pursuing a single-source procurement for specialized gymnastics equipment from Lightning City Gymnastics, the authorized dealer for American Athletic Inc (AAI) equipment in Florida. The procurement, identified as project number 26-P-00017, involves acquiring various gymnastics training and competition equipment including Air-O-Board replacement pads and beds, Tumbl Trak pit pillows, panel mats, a Ninja System, bar pads, chalk, vault equipment, and specialty mats. Lightning City Gymnastics is being considered as the sole source vendor due to their exclusive authorized dealer status for AAI equipment, which is recognized as the standard in international gymnastics competitions. The procurement opportunity was posted on October 20, 2025, with a submission deadline of October 23, 2025. Vendors must demonstrate comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability with minimum limits of $1M per occurrence and $2M general aggregate, and provide documentation proving their authorized vendor status. Additional insurance requirements include Automobile Liability, Worker's Compensation, Cyber Liability, and other specialized insurance types, all of which must be placed with Florida-admitted insurers with an A.M. Best rating of at least A-:VII.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The total equipment cost across the submitted quotes ranges from $11,491 to $12,245, with additional shipping and delivery charges bringing total quotes between $11,766 and $12,895. Lightning City Gymnastics, located in Lutz, Florida, offers a significant advantage through local delivery services and potentially lower shipping costs. The vendor's local presence and exclusive dealer status for AAI equipment provide a unique value proposition for the City of Tampa. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, and the procurement seems focused on equipping new or upgrading existing gymnastics facilities. The documents indicate that all insurance policies must name the City of Tampa as an additional insured, and vendors must upload comprehensive documentation proving their capabilities and vendor authorization before contract execution. Payment terms are specified as net 30, with payment due at the time of delivery.