Intent to Single Source for Scotsman Refrigeration & Equipment

The City of Tampa is pursuing a single-source procurement to secure Scotsman refrigeration equipment and associated repair parts through a factory-authorized distributor, as the city currently relies on this brand across its facilities for ice machines and maintenance needs. The solicitation, identified as 26-X-01627 and posted on August 10, 2026, with a response deadline of August 13, 2026, is structured as an Intent to Single Source, indicating a non-competitive acquisition based on the necessity of vendor authorization rather than price competition. The place of performance is in Tampa, Florida, with deliveries expected to support city-operated facilities throughout the area. The only mandatory requirement for vendors is to provide documentation proving official authorization from Scotsman as a distributor, with no other evaluation criteria, pricing details, or contract value information provided. The contracting office is located at 2555 E Hanna Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610, and Eryn Berg serves as the primary procurement contact. No formal contract clauses, inspection standards, packaging requirements, invoicing methods, or delivery schedules are specified in the documentation. Acceptance of goods is anticipated to occur at city facilities in Florida, with the government responsible for inspection in the absence of explicit terms. The solicitation does not reference applicable technical, safety, or quality standards beyond the implicit requirement that only factory-authorized distributors may respond, ensuring the authenticity and warranty validity of the equipment and components. There are no stated socioeconomic set-asides, size status requirements, or entity certifications needed beyond confirmation of the vendor’s capability to supply authorized Scotsman products. Submissions require only a responsive yes/no affirmation and supporting documentation uploaded electronically through the city’s procurement portal, with no prescribed format, page limits, or file type restrictions. The contract type, funding details, and payment procedures remain unspecified, emphasizing the procedural nature of this notice as a gateway to sole-source authorization rather than a fully developed contract document.