Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Procurement: HJ3 Technologies Composites

The City of Apopka, Florida, is pursuing a sole source procurement under solicitation number 2026-A-314 to award a contract to HJ3 Composite Technologies for the installation of its proprietary StrongHold™ Repair System at the West Plant Aeration Basin. The estimated contract value is $73,750, funded through appropriation line 401-3191-535-4600 for building and equipment maintenance. This procurement is justified under Florida Statutes Section 287.057(3)(c) and internal city policy due to the highly specialized, integrated nature of the StrongHold™ system, which includes exclusive materials, certified application methods, and proprietary engineering design that no other vendor can replicate. The system consists of a 10 mil primer, 30 mil high-modulus paste, 50 mil glass fiber reinforcement, and 40 mil topcoat, all applied to prepare and repair concrete joints in accordance with ACI 440.2R Appendix B standards and validated through rigorous testing including 20,000-hour immersion per ASTM C581 and tensile strength measurements under ASTM D3039. Performance is conditional on environmental parameters such as temperature between 50°F and 95°F, humidity below 70%, and surface moisture under 5%, with installation required to be performed exclusively by HJ3-certified personnel. Materials must be stored in original packaging, kept dry, and protected from sunlight, with strict labeling requirements for item codes, batch numbers, and expiration dates. The contract requires a 40% down payment at Net 5 days, with the remaining balance billed weekly at Net 30, and late payments incur 1.5% monthly interest. Delivery and performance are designated to occur on-site at the specified facility in Apopka, with final acceptance contingent upon client walkthrough and compliance with all quality control metrics. The City of Apopka’s Procurement Administrator, Wonkiasha Washington, serves as the primary point of contact, and Michael A. Saylor will act as the Contracting Officer’s Representative responsible for technical oversight. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the City’s portal by the deadline of July 28, 2026, and must include technical documentation, vendor proposal, installation training materials, and supporting certifications confirming ISO 9001 compliance and approvals from FDOT and Caltrans. No alternative sources are