Biosolids Drying Services

The City of Orlando’s Orlando Water Reclamation Enterprises has issued a sole source solicitation (S25-0432) for Biosolids Drying Services, identifying Stircor Services Inc. as the exclusive provider. The contract scope encompasses the turnkey supply, operation, and maintenance of on-site drying equipment designed to efficiently convert municipal biosolids from an initial 15% solids content to 90%. This process enhances volume reduction and disposal flexibility without requiring capital investment from the municipality. Stircor Services Inc. substantiates its sole source status by being the only regional vendor offering this integrated, end-to-end solution, a uniqueness affirmed through formal sole source justification letters dated May 6, 2025. The solicitation establishes a response deadline of May 29, 2025, with submissions strictly accepted via email to the designated Purchasing Agent, Varun Desai. While the contract type and pricing details are not explicitly disclosed, the procurement reflects a non-competitive award based on market exclusivity, with no identified federal acquisition clauses or structured evaluation factors. The documents reveal that performance and acceptance occur at the contractor’s Florida-based facility, with Stircor responsible for meeting the specified drying performance of increasing biosolids solids content from 15% to 90%. No formal technical standards or inspection protocols are cited beyond this performance outcome. The procurement materials do not include standard federal contract clauses, detailed pricing line items, nor comprehensive administrative data such as accounting codes or invoicing methods. Socioeconomic classifications, including small business or other status, are not specified for the vendor. The process emphasizes the exclusivity and technical uniqueness of the service, providing the municipality with a streamlined biosolids management approach that reduces operational burden and long lead times associated with capital equipment acquisition. Notice periods and communication procedures are strictly managed via email, with no alternative submission portals or physical formats allowed.