Sole Source: Hydra Services Inc. , Sulzer (Formally ABS Pumps) and Peerless Pump Products

The City of St. Petersburg, Florida, located in Pinellas County, is seeking to establish a sole source procurement for specialized pump and wastewater treatment equipment through Hydra Services Inc. The procurement focuses on acquiring pumps, mixers, blowers, and aerators for municipal wastewater collection and treatment markets, specifically covering products from Sulzer Wastewater (formerly ABS) and Peerless Pump. The solicitation requires potential alternative suppliers to submit comprehensive product information, statements of qualifications, and capabilities to demonstrate equivalency to the proposed sole source vendor. The procurement notice was released on April 30, 2025, with a response deadline of May 8, 2025, at 3:00 pm, and mandates electronic submission through the city's procurement portal. Vendors must respond within a seven-business-day period and complete a vendor questionnaire to indicate their capability to provide similar products or services. Hydra Services Inc. has been designated as the exclusive distributor of Sulzer Wastewater products for the entire state of Florida and the sole source supplier of Peerless Pump products for the municipal water utility market east of the Apalachicola River.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types mentioned in the procurement documents. The sole source notification does not indicate any preferences for disadvantaged enterprises or small businesses. Hydra Services Inc. is positioned as the incumbent vendor, with exclusive distribution rights confirmed through official letters from both Sulzer Pump Solutions Inc. and Peerless Pump Company. The vendor has demonstrated specialized training, expertise in product knowledge, and access to the latest product developments and genuine OEM parts. While no specific award value or budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement appears to cover municipal infrastructure equipment for water and wastewater treatment systems. The documents suggest that the successful vendor will provide comprehensive services including equipment supply, parts, factory reconditioning, and technical support for municipal utility markets in Florida.