Single Source WTE Boiler Grate and Furnace Parts

The state and local contract opportunity is a single-source procurement initiated by the City of Tampa's McKay Bay Waste to Energy (WTE) Facility in Hillsborough County, Florida, focused on acquiring specialized boiler grate and furnace parts from Kanadevia Inova USA LLC. The procurement encompasses 55 different proprietary parts including header protection plates, grate blocks, press plates, roof elements, and mechanical components specifically designed for the R-10030 combustion grate system originally installed in 1999-2000. The facility's management team has determined that standardizing to Kanadevia Inova USA LLC parts will reduce maintenance and training costs across all four facility boilers. The total estimated cost for the parts is $796,318.98, with pricing structured in two columns: a KVI USA List price and a more competitive KVI USA Sell price. The procurement is justified by Kanadevia Inova USA LLC being the sole owner of the original design information and drawings, and their ability to sell directly to entities using their specialized systems. The document is dated April 15, 2025, with a request submission date of June 9, 2025, and a contract opportunity due date of June 16, 2025.

This procurement appears to be a direct, single-source contract without explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Kanadevia Inova USA LLC is positioned as the sole vendor capable of providing these specialized parts, effectively eliminating competitive bidding. The existing infrastructure consists of four boilers with proprietary systems originally installed by the company (then known as Hitachi Zosen Inova USA LLC) in 1999-2000. The contract is specific to the McKay Bay WTE Facility and focuses on maintaining the current technological infrastructure through standardized replacement parts. Freight is included in the pricing, and the parts will be used exclusively for maintenance and replacement purposes within the facility. The procurement approach prioritizes equipment compatibility, consistent performance, and potential long-term cost reduction by standardizing parts from a single manufacturer with comprehensive design knowledge of the original system.