Spare parts for Triton 2 Aerator

The City of Fort Myers intends to procure spare parts for the Triton 2 Aerator system through a sole source purchase from Newterra Corporation, Inc., identified as the exclusive supplier for these proprietary components. This procurement is conducted under the authority of Florida State Statute 287.057(3)(c), permitting a non-competitive negotiation process due to the unique nature of the product. The parts include housings, atomizer assemblies in various materials, propellers, cross arch weldments, main frames, vortex shields, and blowers essential for the aerator’s operation. Newterra provided a detailed sales quote totaling $36,185.44, with a lead time of four to five weeks and payment terms of net 30 days. A 3% administrative fee applies to credit card payments. Shipping terms indicate freight costs are the buyer’s responsibility, with prepay and add conditions. This sole source notice, posted on January 30, 2025, allows a 15-day window for other potential suppliers to submit product information or qualifications by February 14, 2025, to possibly challenge the sole source designation; however, it is not a formal solicitation and does not require submissions unless contesting exclusivity. The City of Fort Myers Purchasing & Contracts Division is managing procurement oversight, with Rose Theriot as the Purchasing Agent and Steve Keel handling invoice processing. Deliveries are scheduled to the City’s South Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility in Fort Myers, Florida, with inspection and acceptance assumed at the delivery point. No formal federal acquisition regulation clauses, competitive evaluation factors, or special contract requirements such as security or personnel provisions are included, consistent with the commercial, sole-source nature of this acquisition. The procurement aims to ensure continued maintenance and operational reliability of the Triton 2 Aerator system by securing original manufacturer parts from the exclusive supplier.