Intent to Single Source SafeRack Rebuild Parts and Whole Mobile Rail-Car Access Platforms.

The City of Tampa’s Wastewater Agency is seeking to single source the procurement of SafeRack Rebuild Parts and Whole Mobile Rail-Car Access Platforms through solicitation number 26-X-01432, with a response deadline of July 10, 2026. This action is driven by the specific technical requirements and compatibility needs of existing rail-car access systems, which necessitate the use of proprietary components only available from SafeRack. The procurement is classified under a SLED type and is being managed locally from the agency’s office in Tampa, Florida, with no set-aside provisions applied. All necessary parts and platforms must be delivered and performed within the state of Florida to ensure seamless integration with current infrastructure. Primary point of contact for this solicitation is David Ignash, Mechanical Specialist, reachable at 813-267-9437 or david.ignash@tampagov.net, with Kristie Maciejewski, Procurement Analyst, serving as the secondary contact at 813-247-3451 or kristie.maciejewski@tampagov.net. Interested parties must submit responses before the deadline to be considered, as the agency intends to proceed without competitive bidding due to the exclusive nature of the SafeRack products. Further details and documentation are accessible through the official procurement portal link associated with this solicitation.