Intent to Single Source Howden Roots Blowers, Parts, and Services

The City of Tampa’s Wastewater Agency is seeking to single source the procurement of Howden Roots rotary lobe blowers, associated parts, and related services through solicitation number 26-X-01430. This action is intended to ensure continued compatibility, performance, and maintenance support for existing infrastructure that relies on this specific equipment brand. The solicitation, posted on July 7, 2026, requires responses by July 10, 2026, at 7:00 PM EST, and is being handled exclusively by the Tampa government under its SLED classification with no set-aside provisions applied. All deliveries and services are expected to be performed within Florida, with no specific delivery location identified beyond the state. Michael Hampton, Planner Scheduler, serves as the primary point of contact for technical inquiries, while Kristie Maciejewski, Procurement Analyst, is available for procurement-related questions. The action reflects a strategic decision to maintain system integrity by limiting sourcing to a single supplier with proven alignment to existing equipment specifications.