Approval to bypass competitive bidding for specific valve actuators
May 23, 2023
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The Frame
This resolution authorizes the city to purchase equipment from a single vendor without seeking competing bids, which changes the standard procurement process for this specific utility infrastructure project.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
PRO-CO, Inc.
The company is designated as the sole-source provider for the city's purchase of valve actuators.
City Utilities Department
The department will receive the specified equipment through the non-competitive procurement process.
Last recorded activity May 23, 2023.
Next step not available in the current record.
Summary
Key Facts
- The City Council is asked to waive the competitive bidding process for a specific purchase.
- The purchase is for REXA® electro-hydraulic valve actuators.
- The designated vendor is PRO-CO, Inc., located in Winter Springs, Florida.
- The request was initiated by the Utilities Director.
- The item is listed under the Consent Agenda.
- The file number for this resolution is 23-295.
- The resolution was introduced on May 3, 2023.
Why It Matters
This resolution authorizes the city to purchase equipment from a single vendor without seeking competing bids, which changes the standard procurement process for this specific utility infrastructure project.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Analysis Score
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