Notice of Intent to Award a Single Source Procurement for various Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Repair Parts for Baggage Handling System and Passenger Boarding Bridges

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority is pursuing a single-source procurement for various Original Equipment Manufacturer repair parts essential to maintaining its Baggage Handling System and Passenger Boarding Bridges, with an estimated not-to-exceed value of $2,473,000.00. This non-competitive acquisition is authorized under Policy 450.03 and Florida Statute 287.057(3)(c), justified by the proprietary nature of the parts, which are exclusively designed for the existing systems and cannot be substituted with third-party alternatives without risking operational failure, safety compromises, or extended airport downtime. The procurement is necessary to replenish critical inventory supporting ongoing maintenance under existing BHS and PBB service contracts, ensuring uninterrupted service across airport operations. The Authority has received and will attach eight sole source letters from manufacturers including Daifuku, ITW GSE, Nerak Systems, Oshkosh AeroTech, Semler Industries, Siemens, ThyssenKrupp, Transnorm, and Twist Aero LLC, affirming their exclusive ownership and control over these parts and systems. Responses to this notice must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform by 2:00 p.m. on July 8, 2026, and must include company details, contact information, and a capability statement; distributors are strongly encouraged to provide manufacturer authorization. The final decision to proceed without competition rests with the Chief Executive Officer for amounts up to $250,000 or the Aviation Authority Board for amounts exceeding that threshold. The contract period extends through June 30, 2027, with performance located in Florida, and all parts must be genuine OEM components to meet safety, performance, and warranty obligations.