Tiger Dam

The City of Sanford, Florida is conducting a single-source procurement for a Tiger Dam flood control system from U.S. Flood Control Corp, with a public notice of intent posted on October 3, 2024, and a proposal due date of October 18, 2024. The procurement is for 60 24" x 50ft Tiger Dams and accompanying accessories including straps, attachments, valves, hoses, pumps, and training, specifically designed to protect the Downtown Sanford Marina from flooding. The Tiger Dam is a unique, patented inflatable flood fighting product that can link seamlessly, stack in a pyramid up to 32 feet high, and potentially divert up to 100% of floodwaters. Each dam weighs 50 pounds dry and 6,300 pounds when filled, with the ability to create an impervious barrier in any shape and replace approximately 500 sandbags. The procurement is being conducted under Florida Statutes 120.57(3) and 287.057(3), with a one-year contract term starting October 13, 2024. The system has proven effective during Hurricane Ian and is recommended for emergency flood protection scenarios.

The contract appears to be funded through an Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant, with a total project cost of $220,000 and a required 20% city participation of $44,000. The total procurement value is $186,081 for the Tiger Dam system. U.S. Flood Control Corp is identified as the sole vendor due to their patent on the interlocking, stackable bladder flood control technology, which they claim is unavailable from other sources. The city is open to receiving statements of qualifications from potential suppliers who believe they can provide a similar product or service. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documents. The procurement is specifically targeted at protecting critical municipal infrastructure, with the Tiger Dam system being viewed as a more efficient alternative to traditional flood mitigation methods like sandbags. The system's ability to be deployed quickly, with minimal manpower, and its reusable nature make it an attractive solution for emergency preparedness.