Intent to Single Source for Motorola Mir Controller, Components, Maintenance, Repairs, Training and Controller Upgrades

The City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department is seeking to sole-source a contract for the continued procurement, maintenance, repairs, training, and system upgrades of its proprietary Motorola IRRInet radio-controlled irrigation controllers, a system in use for over two decades. The contract, identified as solicitation 26-X-01156, is justified solely on technical exclusivity, as the IRRInet-ACE, AC, DC, and HNET controller systems are incompatible with any non-Motorola components, making Central Control Systems, Ltd. the only authorized provider capable of supplying original parts, performing qualified repairs, and delivering system upgrades. Central Control Systems is the sole designated service provider by Mottech Water Solutions, Motorola’s North American distributor, and all work must be performed by factory-trained personnel to ensure operational integrity. Annual training for City irrigation staff on proper maintenance and minor repairs is a mandatory component of the contract, available only through this vendor. Deliverables include factory-new, order-built controller units assembled with surge protection, power supplies, backup batteries, relays, valve switchboards, and ground rods, all hot-tested prior to shipment. Enclosures and freight are excluded from base pricing, with payment terms set at Net 30. The place of performance is Tampa, Florida, with equipment installed throughout Hillsborough County in existing infrastructure, and the procurement is exempt from competitive bidding under sole-source authority, supported by a completed Single Source Certificate. No formal evaluation factors, FAR alternate clauses, or military packaging standards apply, and while the contract value is not formally stated, vendor quotations are valid for 60 days. Key contacts include Lisa Bryant as Team Supervisor and Michelle Estevez as Senior Procurement Analyst, with Ken Stead serving as the requesting department representative. The solicitation closes on May 6, 2026, and submissions are required through an electronic portal with documentation including the vendor's authorization letter, equipment specifications, and cost estimates.