Sole Source Request to Refurbish Upper Bearing Assembly

The City of Fort Myers has issued a sole source procurement notice dated July 2, 2025, seeking to refurbish an Upper Bearing Assembly exclusively from Evoqua Water Technologies. This procurement is justified under Florida State Statute 287.057(3)(c), which allows awarding contracts without competition when a product or service is available from only one source. Evoqua Water Technologies is identified as the sole supplier of specific proprietary wastewater treatment components, including Davco™, Envirex™, Jet-Tech™, and Aqua-Lator™ systems, with Hayward Florida Incorporated designated as its exclusive local representative. The refurbishment work is scheduled to be completed by July 16, 2025, and this notice serves as an informational solicitation to notify the public and potential alternate suppliers of the sole source intent. Responses from other suppliers—comprising product information and qualifications—may be submitted solely to challenge the sole source designation but are not treated as formal bids or proposals. The contract does not contain Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses or detailed pricing information, as it is a state-level non-competitive procurement facilitated by the City’s Public Utilities Department. Specific performance metrics, packaging, labeling requirements, or inspection standards are not detailed; however, the completed refurbishment must meet original equipment manufacturer specifications to ensure operational integrity. There is no formal evaluation process since the award is predicated on Evoqua’s exclusive ownership of the required technology. Communication is primarily managed through designated City officials, with Rose Theriot serving as the Purchasing Agent for vendor inquiries and submissions. No socioeconomic status, certifications, or unique entity identifications are documented for the supplier, reflecting the focus on technical exclusivity rather than competitive or regulatory factors. The absence of formal contract clauses, payment terms, or delivery instructions highlights the procedural nature of this sole source notice, emphasizing transparency and opportunity for other vendors to demonstrate capability before award finalization.