Justification of Sole Source Acquisition from Holmatro, Inc.

The contract pertains to a justification for a sole source acquisition from Holmatro, Inc., authorized by the City of Clermont, Florida. The solicitation, identified as RFI 26-008, was posted on September 19, 2025, with a response deadline of September 25, 2025. The procurement is valued at a fixed amount of $70,000 and falls under the NAICS code 333924, which typically covers industrial process furnace and oven manufacturing, indicating the nature of the equipment or services involved. The City of Clermont, a State and Local Government Entity (SLED), is the contracting organization, and the primary point of contact is Ramsey Jimenez, reachable via email and phone for further inquiries. The context of the procurement process is further supported by recent updates related to the City’s implementation of an electronic vendor registration and bidding system through OpenGov, aimed at streamlining procurement activities and vendor participation. Multiple notices emphasize the importance of vendor registration on the new e-Procurement portal, highlighting procedures for bid notifications, question submissions, and electronic responses. These notices also provide guidance on account activation, use of NIGP Commodity Codes, and contact information for assistance, underscoring the City’s efforts to modernize and facilitate transparent procurement practices. The overall process reflects a structured approach to acquiring essential equipment or services from Holmatro, Inc., justified as a sole source, likely due to specialized capabilities or proprietary products offered by the vendor.