Opportunity
Hillsborough County Bonfire #SS-26-00220
Sole Source Award for Clow Valve OEM Fire Hydrant Parts and Accessories
March 25, 2026
April 01, 2026
SS-26-00220
423720
This procurement opportunity involves a sole source award for fire hydrant parts and accessories in Hillsborough County, Florida: - Government Buyer: - Hillsborough County, Florida - OEMs and Vendors: - Clow Valve Company (OEM/manufacturer) - Core & Main LP (sole authorized distributor for Clow Valve Company in Tampa Bay area) - Products/Services Requested: - CLOW fire hydrant OEM parts and accessories - Includes all listed and unlisted items (unlisted items provided at a 10% discount) - $2,500 allowance for unlisted items - Total contract value: approximately $33,806.86 - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Sole source justification: Only Core & Main LP is authorized to distribute Clow Valve Company OEM products in the region - Ensures timely maintenance and repair of county fire hydrant infrastructure - Contract may be extended, scope adjusted, and award increased as needed - No competitive bids are being solicited; challenges to the award must be submitted by the specified deadline - Place of Performance: - Hillsborough County, Florida (fire hydrant infrastructure) - Period of Performance: - Through March 31, 2029, with potential for extension
Description
Hillsborough County intends to award a sole source contract to Core & Main LP for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) CLOW parts and accessories for fire hydrants. The contract period extends through March 31, 2029, with an estimated cost of $33,806.86, including a discount for unlisted items. OEM parts are required to maintain and repair county fire hydrant infrastructure to meet regulatory standards. Challenges to this sole source award must be submitted by the close date to be considered.