Single Source for Mazzella Cranes

The City of Tampa's Waste to Energy Facility is seeking a single-source procurement for Mazzella Lifting Technologies, Inc. crane parts through a standardization initiative for the facility's existing crane infrastructure. The procurement covers comprehensive spare parts for two Mazzella brand cranes previously installed during the City of Tampa Contract Administration (CAD) project 21-C-00015, managed by Charles Perry Partners, Inc. Specific deliverables include Grapple Spare Parts, Electrical Spare Parts, Crane Spare Parts, and specialized mechanical components such as electric motors, wire ropes, brake motors, bearings, and limit switches. The primary objective is to reduce maintenance and training costs by standardizing equipment from a single original equipment manufacturer (OEM). The total estimated procurement value is $94,000.00, with parts having varying lead times ranging from immediate stock availability to 16-18 weeks depending on the specific component. The procurement is specific to Hillsborough County, Florida, and is being conducted by the City of Tampa's Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management department.

The contract opportunity appears to be a sole-source procurement with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types. Mazzella Lifting Technologies, Inc. is explicitly identified as the only qualified vendor capable of providing these specialized crane components, effectively eliminating competitive bidding. The procurement is limited to replacement and spare parts for existing Mazzella brand cranes, which suggests strict vendor-specific requirements. No information is provided about disadvantaged enterprise participation or alternative vendor qualifications. The existing infrastructure consists of two Mazzella cranes installed during a previous capital improvement project, and this procurement is designed to maintain and support those specific systems. The budget range is clearly defined at $94,000.00, with detailed pricing provided for individual component categories including Anvil Attachments, Electrical Spare Parts, and Mechanical Crane Components.