Sole Source Designation of Agricultural Services International for Rain Bird Pump Station Products and Services

The Villages Community Development Districts is issuing a sole‑source procurement to designate Agricultural Services International as the exclusive distributor of Rain Bird pump‑station products and related services for the district’s water‑resource infrastructure. The vendor will supply vertical turbine, horizontal centrifugal, and submersible pre‑packaged UL‑listed pump stations together with UL‑listed control panels, provide 24/7 technical support, warranty service, and proprietary software integration. Interested parties must submit a written statement of capability, supporting documentation, and contact information by the response deadline. The district will review submissions to confirm whether competition is appropriate, but the intent is to award the contract without competition under Florida Statute 287.057(5)(c). • Sole‑source award (SS27‑001) for Rain Bird pump stations and services in The Villages, FL • Products include vertical turbine, horizontal centrifugal, and submersible UL‑listed pump stations with control panels • Vendor must provide 24/7 technical support, warranty, and proprietary software compatibility • Submission deadline: November 17 2026, 3:00 PM (responses due electronically or in writing) • Question deadline: November 9 2026, 4:00 PM (directed to Kathleen Godfrey) • No competitive bid; district will negotiate directly with the sole vendor