Sole Source for Seals Upper Bearing and Lower Bearing Assembly Sets for Influent Pumps

The City of Fort Myers has issued a Sole Source Notice dated June 19, 2025, for the procurement of seals and both lower and upper bearing assembly sets specifically designed for influent pumps. Evoqua Water Technologies has been identified as the exclusive supplier for these parts within the region, with Heyward, Florida serving as the authorized local representative. The procurement is conducted under the authority of Florida State Statute 287.057(3)(c), which allows a non-competitive, sole source award when a unique or proprietary product or service is involved. The City intends to negotiate and award directly to Evoqua without a formal solicitation or competitive bidding process. However, suppliers who believe they can provide equivalent products have an opportunity to submit their qualifications and product information by July 3, 2025, for the City’s consideration, although such submissions will not be treated as formal bids or proposals. This notice does not include traditional contract clauses, evaluation factors, pricing details, or delivery schedules since it serves as a sole source procurement announcement rather than a finalized contract. The procurement method is designated as a "NO VALUE Procurement," indicating that price competition and formal evaluations are not applicable due to the statutory sole source justification. Key administrative and contracting points include the absence of specific inspection criteria, delivery terms, or invoicing procedures, with all communications and potential submissions directed to the City’s Purchasing Agent, Rose Theriot. No specialized contract requirements such as security clearances, key personnel stipulations, or organizational conflict provisions are referenced. The packaging, marking, and technical standards related to the product are not detailed. The City of Fort Myers seeks to ensure continuity of supply for these critical pump components by relying on Evoqua Water Technologies’ exclusivity while keeping open a limited window for other suppliers to demonstrate capacity to meet the requirement.