Varun Desai, CPP is a Purchasing Agent III. Varun is associated with 64 contracts. Activity spans Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing, and Sewage Treatment Facilities.
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The City of Orlando, through its Water Reclamation Enterprises department, is soliciting bids for a term contract to purchase Siemens Automation Components and Services. The objective is to partner with an authorized Siemens distributor and service provider to supply genuine, current-generation components, including SIMATIC PLC systems, SCADA/HMI hardware, and variable frequency drives. Beyond equipment supply, the contractor must provide technical support, troubleshooting, cybersecurity update coordination, and startup and commissioning services throughout Florida. A critical requirement is the ability to provide a one-hour emergency response or maintain support personnel within fifty miles of Orlando City Hall.
The contract is intended for an initial three-year term with two optional one-year renewals, for a maximum duration of sixty months. Awards will generally be made on a lump sum basis to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest total bid, though the City reserves the right to award by individual items or to multiple respondents. Pricing is submitted as a percentage discount from current manufacturer list prices. Bidders must submit all documentation electronically via the e-Procurement portal, including proof of Siemens authorization, personnel certifications for SIMATIC PLC systems, and various compliance forms regarding human trafficking, conflict of interest, and socioeconomic status.
The City of Orlando, through the Families Parks and Recreation agency, is seeking bids for the purchase and delivery of pottery supplies for its Pottery Studio under solicitation IFB27-0025. The scope of work covers 61 specific line items, including various types of low, mid, and high-fire clays, pottery plaster, alumina hydrate, and Orton pyrometric cones, as well as a percentage discount for additional unspecified supplies. All products must be new, current production models of the highest quality, and delivered F.O.B. Destination to any City of Orlando department. In-stock items must be delivered within one week of order placement, with clay orders typically averaging 4,000 to 5,000 pounds every 45 days.
The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest price, with the City reserving the right to award on a lump sum, per group, or per item basis. Evaluation factors include the bidder's financial resources, service reputation, and ability to perform the contract without delay. Bidders must submit their responses electronically via the City's e-Procurement portal by 2:00 PM on November 5, 2026. Required documentation includes pricing entered online, a signed and notarized Respondent's Certification Form, a W-9, and several other attachments covering references, conflicts of interest, and business enterprise participation. Awarded contractors must comply with Florida Statutes regarding prompt payment, E-Verify employment eligibility, and drug-free workplace certifications.
FloridaFL,
USA
NAICS
327110
Pottery, Ceramics, and Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing
Commercial Specialty Truck Holdings has been identified as the exclusive source for EZ Pack Refuse Equipment, Parts and Services under solicitation number S26-0537. This sole source notice was issued by the Florida Fleet Management agency on September 1, 2026, and is managed by Fleet Division Manager Jonathan Ford and Purchasing Agent Varun Desai in Orlando, Florida.
Other suppliers who believe they can provide equivalent products or services must submit their qualifications and documentation via the OpenGov Q&A feature. All responses and notifications of interest must be submitted by the deadline of September 8, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
On July 22, 2026, Water Reclamation Enterprises in Florida issued a sole source procurement for the LR 120 Radar Level Transmitter under solicitation number S26-0539, identifying Gilson Engineering Sales of Florida as the exclusive supplier. The request is open for public comment for seven calendar days, concluding on July 29, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, during which any supplier believing they can provide an equivalent product must submit documentation detailing capabilities, qualifications, or product specifications exclusively via email to [email hidden]. The procurement is classified under a state and local government (SLED) structure with Orlando, Florida as the primary location for performance and point of contact. Primary procurement coordination is handled by Willie Torres, Property Supervisor, while Varun Desai, Purchasing Agent III, serves as the sole point of contact for all submissions and inquiries. No set-aside designation or NAICS code is specified, and the opportunity is not restricted to small businesses or other categories. All communications must be submitted electronically by the deadline to be considered.
FloridaFL,
USA
NAICS
334513
Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables
The contract involves the purchase of a Wetlands Pump Station equipped with a 24-inch Magnetic Flowmeter, identified as a sole source procurement with Gilson Engineering Sales of Florida as the exclusive supplier. The solicitation was issued on May 13, 2026, by the Water Reclamation Enterprises agency in Florida, with responses due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on May 20, 2026. The procurement is being conducted as a sole source opportunity, but other suppliers who believe they can provide the required product or service are invited to submit relevant information to the designated Purchasing Agent via email within the seven-day posting period.
The point of contact for inquiries and submission of qualifications includes Willie Torres, Property Supervisor, and Varun Desai, Purchasing Agent III, with submissions strictly accepted via email to Varun Desai. The contract addresses procurement needs specific to the Orlando, Florida location and is managed under solicitation number S26-0440. This procurement is critical for enhancing water reclamation infrastructure, ensuring the acquisition of specialized equipment from a recognized sole source provider to meet the technical specifications and operational requirements of the Wetlands Pump Station.
FloridaFL,
USA
NAICS
334519
Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
The City of Orlando’s Water Reclamation Enterprises is procuring YSI IQ SensorNet equipment and Halogen Sensors on a sole source basis through CL2 Solutions LLC, identified as the exclusive distributor of these components in Florida and Georgia. The solicitation, numbered S26-0438, was posted on May 12, 2026, with a response deadline of May 19, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. This procurement is justified solely on the basis of CL2 Solutions LLC’s exclusive authorization to supply these specific components, with no other suppliers authorized to provide them in the region. A seven-day public notice period is in effect, during which other potential suppliers may submit product information, statements of qualifications, or capabilities via email to Varun Desai, Purchasing Agent III, to challenge the sole source determination. No competitive evaluation process is conducted, and there are no specified evaluation factors, weights, or award criteria beyond the exclusivity of the vendor. The place of performance is Florida, and the supplier is located in Valrico, FL, with no detailed delivery schedule, FOB terms, or contract value provided. Packaging, marking, inspection, acceptance, and preservation requirements are not detailed beyond referencing the contract number and vendor name, and no formal FAR clauses, MIL-STD standards, or technical specifications are included. Acceptance responsibility is presumed to rest with the government, while inspection criteria rely on manufacturer specifications from YSI and Halogen. Submission of competing proposals must be via email only, with no use of the city’s electronic bidding portal permitted. No accounting data, payment information, invoicing method, or designated COR/COTR are specified in the documentation. CL2 Solutions LLC has not provided formal representations or certifications regarding size status, UEI/CAGE code, or socioeconomic certifications, and no pricing data is available. The acquisition is administrative in nature, relying entirely on the exclusivity assertion supported by letters from CL2 Solutions LLC representatives, with no additional contract clauses, options, or special requirements beyond the sole source justification and public comment window.
FloridaFL,
USA
NAICS
423690
Other Electronic Parts and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
The contract pertains to a Technical Support and Service Agreement for the FIAnalyzer-3000 System, with FIA Lab Instruments Inc identified as the sole source supplier. The solicitation, numbered S26-0429, was posted on May 4, 2026, by the Water Reclamation Enterprises agency in Florida, specifically based in Orlando. The agreement covers technical support and services exclusively for the FIAnalyzer-3000, indicating FIA Lab Instruments Inc as the only known provider for this product or service at this time.
Interested suppliers who believe they can provide comparable products or services are invited to submit their qualifications, product information, or capabilities by email to the designated Purchasing Agent, Varun Desai, no later than 5:00 p.m. ET on May 11, 2026. The notice emphasizes that submissions are accepted only via email within a seven-day window from the posting date. The Water Reclamation Enterprises office manages the solicitation, with primary and secondary contacts provided for inquiries: Willie Torres, Property Supervisor, and Varun Desai, Purchasing Agent III. The contract’s place of performance is within Florida, with the procurement process facilitated through an online portal.
The contract pertains to a Technical Support and Service agreement specifically for the Autoanalyzer 3-HR, with Seal Analytical identified as the sole source supplier. The contract solicitation number is S26-0428, issued on May 4, 2026, and responses are due by May 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The procurement process acknowledges Seal Analytical as the exclusive provider of the required services, but invites other suppliers who believe they can deliver similar services to submit relevant product information and qualifications via email by the deadline. This ensures compliance with procurement regulations and allows for potential competition if alternative suppliers exist.
The contract is managed through the Florida Procurement and Contracts Division, with the point of contact designated as Willie Torres, Property Supervisor, and Varun Desai, Purchasing Agent III. Communications related to the solicitation, including submission of qualifications, must be directed to the Purchasing Agent via email. The place of performance for the contract is within Florida, with the solicitation posted through an official procurement portal, further underscoring formal procurement protocols and transparency in the sourcing of technical support and services for the Autoanalyzer 3-HR equipment.
FloridaFL,
USA
NAICS
811310
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
The City of Orlando’s Water Reclamation Enterprises is procuring a CEM Smart6 Moisture Analyzer under sole source justification, solicitation number S26-0416, with a response deadline of May 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET. The acquisition is non-competitive because CEM Corporation is the exclusive domestic supplier of the analyzer, which utilizes patented iPower™ technology protected by U.S. Patent #4,835,354, along with proprietary accessories including the Intelli-Temp Calibrator and CEM Communicator software, making it impossible to obtain an equivalent product from any other source. The procurement is being conducted under a public notice period of seven calendar days, during which other vendors may challenge the sole source determination by submitting product information, statements of qualifications, and capabilities exclusively via email to [email hidden]. The place of performance is Orlando, Florida, with delivery expected to the City’s facility at 32801, and acceptance will be conducted by the City’s Procurement and Contracts Division upon receipt. No contract value, pricing details, delivery schedule, FOB terms, or payment instructions are specified in the documentation. The procurement does not include formal contract clauses, evaluation factors, inspection criteria, packaging standards, or accounting codes, and no contracting officer, COR, or COTR is identified. While CEM Corporation is named as the supplier, its UEI, CAGE code, size status, or socioeconomic certifications are not provided. The solicitation is classified as a sole source action without a formal contract type designated, and all submissions are restricted to email, with no alternative submission methods authorized or referenced.
