Purchase of Bosman Plate Aerator

The City of Orlando’s Water Reclamation Enterprises has issued a sole source solicitation (S24-0602) dated September 18, 2024, for the purchase of a Bosman® Plate Aerator, with PB Equipment Inc. identified as the exclusive U.S. distributor of this product. This equipment is critical for the agency’s operations, and the procurement is justified due to the supplier’s sole source status as confirmed by Bosman Watermanagement B.V., the manufacturer. The solicitation invites potential competitors capable of supplying the same product to submit qualifications and product information by email to the designated Purchasing Agent, Varun Desai, by September 25, 2024, within a seven-day public notice period for the sole source designation challenge. No competitive evaluation criteria or FAR contract clauses are specified, reflecting the non-competitive nature of this procurement. Key administrative details include that the solicitation does not provide pricing, detailed delivery schedules, or contract type specifications but establishes the place of performance as Florida and anticipates inspection and acceptance of the product at the agency’s site. Communications and submissions are managed exclusively via email, and no additional socioeconomic, packaging, or special contract requirements are detailed. The Purchasing Agent, Varun Desai, serves as the primary government contact for any inquiries or submissions related to this procurement. The award is contingent upon the absence of other qualified suppliers submitting responsive documentation within the designated timeframe, after which PB Equipment Inc. is expected to be awarded the contract for the Bosman Plate Aerator supply.