Sole Source: PSI Technologies, Volgelsang Pumps

The state and local contract opportunity is a sole source procurement initiated by the City of St. Petersburg in Pinellas County, Florida, focusing on the distribution and service of Vogelsang pump products. The procurement specifically targets PSI Technologies as the exclusive municipal distributor of Vogelsang pump products, parts, and field service within the state of Florida. The solicitation invites alternative suppliers who believe they can provide comparable products and services to submit their qualifications, product information, and capabilities to the Procurement Analyst. The notice was posted on April 24, 2025, with a response deadline of May 5, 2025, at 3:00 pm, and requires electronic submission through the city's procurement portal. Interested suppliers must provide comprehensive documentation demonstrating their ability to meet the product and service specifications within a seven-business-day period. The key objective is to validate PSI Technologies' sole source status and ensure the city has access to high-quality pump products and related services.

The procurement does not explicitly mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The sole source notice is open to any supplier that can demonstrate equivalent capabilities in providing Vogelsang pump products and services. The incumbent vendor is PSI Technologies, which is currently recognized as the exclusive distributor for Vogelsang products in Florida. The existing infrastructure involves Vogelsang pump systems, with the procurement seeking to maintain or potentially challenge the current distribution arrangement. While no specific award value or budget range is provided in the documents, the solicitation suggests a comprehensive municipal procurement process for pump products and services. The contract opportunity includes contact information for both Vogelsang (located in Ravenna, OH) and PSI Technologies (located in Riviera Beach, FL), facilitating potential vendor engagement and communication.