Intent to Single Source for Joest Inc.

The City of Tampa’s Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management is seeking to sole-source parts and components for three existing Joest Inc. vibrating conveyors at the McKay Bay Waste-to-Energy Facility, citing that only original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts can ensure satisfactory repairs and operational integrity. The solicitation, identified as 26-X-01466 and posted on July 14, 2026, with a response deadline of July 17, 2026, is non-competitive and justified solely on technical necessity, as non-OEM components are incompatible with the proprietary design of the conveyors. The estimated annual cost for the procurement is $20,000, funded under account 41400.240500.552004, with performance required at the facility in Tampa, Florida. The vendor, Joest Inc., must provide documented proof of authorized vendor status to confirm legitimacy and technical capability, and all parts must be sourced exclusively from the OEM to guarantee performance and system reliability. There are no competitive evaluation factors, scoring criteria, or trade-off analysis applied, as the award is based entirely on the mandatory requirement for OEM parts. The Contracting Officer’s Representative and Procuring Contracting Officer roles are not explicitly assigned, though Tracy Edwards, the Procurement Analyst, serves as the primary contact for inquiries and submissions. No formal contract clauses, packaging specifications, inspection procedures, or delivery terms such as FOB are detailed in the documentation; acceptance criteria are limited to the use of authentic Joest Inc. components. While electronic submission through an online portal is implied, specific file format requirements are not stated, and no clause numbers from the Federal Acquisition Regulation are incorporated into the solicitation. The procurement is administratively completed with a signed Single Source Certificate by the Department Director, confirming compliance with internal purchasing policies, legal review, and insurance requirements, with no indication of socioeconomic set-asides, small business status, or alternative sourcing options being considered.