Purchase and Repair of Flygt Pumps

The City of Orlando, through its Water Reclamation Enterprises, has issued a sole source solicitation (S25-0376) dated April 21, 2025, for the purchase and repair of Flygt pumps, designating Xylem Water Solutions USA as the exclusive authorized supplier and maintenance provider in Florida east of the Apalachicola River. This exclusive designation is supported by vendor authorization letters stating that Xylem is the sole authorized service repair and warranty organization for Flygt products in this region, including submersible pumps, mixers, valves, and related peripherals. The solicitation emphasizes that Flygt equipment purchase and repair services must comply with manufacturer warranty and technical standards, with all service and maintenance undertaken by trained, authorized Xylem personnel to ensure OEM compliance and performance integrity. Interested suppliers who believe they can provide equivalent products or services were invited to submit product information, qualifications, and capabilities by email to the designated Purchasing Agent, Varun Desai, no later than April 29, 2025. The acquisition does not contain structured pricing data, formal contract clauses, or detailed evaluation criteria typical of competitive procurements, reflecting its nature as a sole source notice rather than a finalized contract. The place of performance is in Florida, consistent with the geographic scope of Xylem’s authorization, and acceptance of goods and services is presumed to be at the government site following origin-based inspection at the authorized repair facility. No special contract requirements, packaging specifications, or invoicing procedures were documented. The process provides transparency by inviting potential competitors but underscores Xylem’s unique position as the manufacturer-authorized vendor, ensuring that Flygt pump procurement and maintenance meet strict OEM standards essential for municipal water reclamation operations.