Cartridge Filters

The City of Fort Myers is pursuing a sole source procurement for FulFlo Wound Depth Filter Cartridges, specifically NSF61 certified with a 1-micron nominal rating, to be supplied exclusively by H.C. Warner, Inc. This procurement action, dated January 30, 2025, is conducted under the authority of Florida State Statute 287.057(3)(c), which permits negotiations and contract awards without competitive bidding when an exclusive source is identified. H.C. Warner, Inc. is designated as the sole authorized distributor in Florida for Parker Hannifin’s proprietary HFT cartridge product line, which complies with stringent requirements including FDA-grade polypropylene media and ANSI/NSF61 certification for potable water systems. The City intends to award a contract with this supplier based on product uniqueness and regulatory compliance, with no structured evaluation criteria beyond verifying exclusive supply capability. Responding to this notice is not a formal solicitation; therefore, no bids, quotes, or proposals are required, but other potential suppliers may submit product information and qualifications by February 12, 2025, via email for the City’s consideration of whether a competitive procurement is warranted. The contract will cover delivery of cartridges meeting precise technical specifications (40 inches long, 1-inch inner diameter, 2-7/16 inches outer diameter) for municipal water filtration use, with no detailed pricing, delivery schedule, or FOB terms disclosed. Contract administration is managed by the City’s Purchasing Agent in the Public Utilities Department, who serves as the primary contact. This sole source award reflects a statutory exemption emphasizing product exclusivity and health and safety certification rather than cost or performance competition, with acceptance occurring at the City’s facilities in Fort Myers, Florida.