Hillsborough County intends to award a sole source contract to Xylem Water Solutions USA Inc. for Flygt pumps, replacement parts, and repair services for five years. The estimated cost is $16,656,100. 00. This procurement is justified because Xylem is the sole authorized vendor for Flygt products and services in Hillsborough County, Florida. Xylem has offered a 10% discount on pumps and parts and will not increase labor rates for overtime, weekend, or holiday work, resulting in an estimated savings of $1,527,400. 00. The county reserves the right to extend the contract, adjust the scope, and increase the award. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. Contractors wishing to challenge this award must submit clear and convincing information to support their challenge via the e-procurement system by the close date of May 29, 2026. Challenges will be evaluated to determine if a competitive solicitation should be conducted. Absent challenges, an award is likely after the close date.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the Flygt pump equipment, OEM replacement parts, and Xylem labor, but the contract is for five years.
The bid notice does not specify the payment terms for this procurement.
The bid notice mentions that Xylem Water Solutions USA Inc. is the only authorized service, repair and warranty organization covering Hillsborough County, Florida, but does not detail specific warranty periods or terms.
The bid notice states that absent any challenges, an award will likely be made after the close date, and the county will review properly submitted challenges to determine whether bona fide competition exists.
The bid notice indicates that contractors who are able and interested in providing all the identified proprietary parts, goods, and services must submit clear and convincing information to support a challenge to the intended award.
The bid notice does not specify any penalties for this procurement.
The bid notice does not mention any requirement for a site visit.
The bid notice does not mention any requirement for sample submission.
The bid notice states that challenges to this procurement must be received no later than the specified close date of this sole source notice, which is May 29, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT.
The bid notice does not explicitly state disqualification risks, but it does mention that challenges must be submitted with clear and convincing information to support a challenge to the intended award.
The estimated cost for the Flygt pump equipment, OEM replacement parts, and Xylem labor is $16,656,****.
