Biosolids Drying Services

The City of Orlando’s Water Reclamation Enterprises is issuing a sole source solicitation (S25-0427) for Biosolids Drying Services, designating Stircor Services Inc. as the exclusive supplier based on currently identified capabilities. The solicitation was posted on May 19, 2025, with a submission deadline of May 26, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (ET). Prospective suppliers who believe they can provide equivalent services are invited to submit their qualifications, product information, and capabilities via email to the Purchasing Agent, Varun Desai, within a seven-calendar-day window. This process seeks to confirm the exclusivity of the sole source award before finalizing the contract and encourages competition if other qualified providers exist. The scope involves processing and drying biosolids—waste byproducts from water treatment—though detailed technical specifications, performance metrics, and delivery schedules are not disclosed in the solicitation documents. The contract documentation lacks formal pricing details, contract type designation, and comprehensive regulatory clauses such as FAR provisions or inspection criteria. There is no explicit Section K with representations or certifications, nor detailed contracting officer roles beyond the designated Purchasing Agent contact. The place of performance is the State of Florida, managed by the Orlando Water Reclamation Enterprises, but exact locations and periods of performance are not specifically stated. Submission instructions emphasize email-only proposals without specified format or length requirements, and there are no attachments, special contract requirements, or packaging details provided. Overall, the information centers on a streamlined, sole source procurement approach aimed at securing biosolids drying services from a single known provider, with a process in place to verify if alternative vendors exist before awarding the contract.