Wilo, Contegra and Primex Pumps, Parts and Controls

Sarasota County is conducting a sole source procurement for Wilo, Contegra, and Primex pumps, parts, and controls through Solicitation Number 2024-ISS-216, with the primary vendor being John Mader Enterprises Inc dba Mader Electric Motors. The procurement covers utility system applications including large liquid volume transfers, treated water movement, and various operational processes across multiple Florida counties. The solicitation was released on May 1, 2024, with responses due electronically through the ProcureNow portal by May 7, 2024, at 5:00 pm, and questions accepted until May 6, 2024. The county has confirmed Mader Electric Motors as the exclusive and sole authorized distributor for Wilo, Contegra, and Primex in the specified territory. While this is initially a sole source procurement, the county reserves the right to convert to a competitive solicitation if other vendors can demonstrate the ability to supply comparable products or services by completing an Intent to Sole Source Response form with supporting documentation.

The procurement allows for potential challenge to the sole source status and covers a three-year contract period from 06/21/2024 through 06/20/2027. The annual estimated expenditure is $99,000.00, with coverage extending across Citrus, Hernando, Pasco, Hillsborough, Polk, Pinellas, Manatee, Hardee, Highlands, Desoto, Sarasota, Charlotte, Glades, Hendry, Lee, and Collier counties. No specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are mentioned in the documentation. The contract emphasizes maintaining consistent pump and control systems for public utility infrastructure, with warranties contingent on using genuine manufacturer components. Supporting documentation from Wilo USA, LLC and Contegra explicitly confirms Mader Electric Motors' exclusive authorization as a distributor and sales representative for these manufacturers in the designated territory.