Vac-Con Truck Repair

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), specifically the Brooksville Operations Center, is seeking a single-source procurement for repair services to a 2004 Vac-Con truck critical to infrastructure maintenance operations. The procurement is classified under commodity code 78181508 for heavy truck maintenance and repairs, with Southern Sewer Equipment Sales and Service, Inc. identified as the sole authorized Vac-Con dealer in Florida. The scope of services includes comprehensive truck repair involving multiple components such as a vacuum pump, various hoses and clamps, a control valve, ball valve handgun, cleat assembly, float arm, and painting services to restore the vehicle to Department of Transportation yellow specifications. The total repair involves 26 hours of labor and is designed to restore the non-operational truck to fully functional condition. The procurement is being conducted under section 287.057(3)(c) of Florida Statutes, with a public posting from January 13, 2026, and a response deadline of February 5, 2026, at 7:30 AM. The solicitation will remain posted for a minimum of 15 business days, during which prospective vendors can provide information regarding their ability to supply the required services.

The procurement appears to be a non-competitive, single-source acquisition without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses. The estimated contract value is $38,348.12 for parts and repair services, with the justification for sole-source procurement based on manufacturer warranty requirements that are non-transferable and only available through the original equipment manufacturer. The primary contact for this procurement is Lori Vicari from FDOT's Procurement Office in Tampa, with the original request originating from Junior Canley, Maintenance Manager at the Brooksville Operations Center. The procurement requires legal review by the Office of General Counsel prior to final posting. No incumbent vendors beyond Southern Sewer Equipment Sales and Service, Inc. are mentioned, and the procurement is a one-time acquisition focused on restoring a specific Vac-Con truck to operational status. The procurement does not indicate any specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology beyond the standard repair and restoration of the vehicle.