Notice of Intent to Award Single Source Procurement

The City of Apopka is executing a sole‑source procurement to purchase parts, repair, and preventative‑maintenance services for its Rotary Drum Thickeners and DynaSand® continuous backwash sand filters used in the water‑reclamation facilities. Parkson Corporation, the exclusive manufacturer and authorized service provider for these proprietary systems, will supply OEM components and perform the necessary retrofits to return the equipment to operational status. The contract amount is $334,742 and has received all required internal approvals as well as City‑Council notice for expenditures exceeding $50,000. The award is limited to FY 2026 and must be re‑requested for any future fiscal year. • Scope includes refurbishment, part replacement, and preventive maintenance for two Rotary Drum Thickeners and a DynaSand® filter cell. • Vendor is the sole source due to proprietary technology and parts compatibility. • Funding is sourced from the FY 2026 budget line 403‑3115‑535‑6400, with full chain‑of‑approval documented from utilities staff through the City Administrator.