Sole Source - Bearings for Internal Recycle Peerless Pumps

The City of Fort Myers has issued a sole source procurement notice dated August 23, 2025, for bearings used in Peerless Pumps, identifying Hydra Service, Inc. as the exclusive supplier based on Florida State Statute 287.057(3)(c). This statute allows for non-competitive negotiation and award when a sole source provider is identified. The notice serves as an administrative step to confirm sole source status rather than a formal solicitation; no submissions such as bids or proposals are required. However, other suppliers who believe they can provide equivalent products are invited to submit product information, qualifications, or capabilities by September 6, 2025, to be considered for the potential initiation of a competitive procurement process. All responses must be submitted via email to the City’s Purchasing Agent within a 15-day challenge period, but these will not be treated as competitive proposals. The procurement is conducted under a "NO VALUE" method, reflecting that no competitive pricing or technical evaluation will occur since the award is justified solely on statutory grounds. The scope is limited to acquiring bearings compatible with Peerless Pump products, but detailed technical specifications, pricing, delivery schedules, packaging requirements, or formal quality standards are not included. The contract administration details, such as payment methods or inspection criteria, are not specified, and no FAR or federal contract clauses apply as this is a state-regulated sole source procurement. The City’s designated points of contact include the Procurement Manager and a procurement official for vendor inquiries. The place of performance is Florida, associated with the City of Fort Myers, but no precise delivery location or FOB terms are provided. This notice is primarily procedural, confirming Hydra Service, Inc.’s exclusive supplier status and inviting other vendors to submit qualifications within a limited timeframe.