Purchase of Fairbanks Nijhuis 6-Inch Horizontal Split-Case Pump from Barney’s Pumps

To: All Interested Vendors
Re: NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SINGLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT
Single Source No.: RSS# 27-UT-004 Date Posted: October 30, 2026
Written Response Due By: Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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SUBMIT RESPONSES TO:
Name: Whitney Donovan
Email Address: donovanw@mountdora.gov
Subject Line Identifier: RSS #27-UT-004 Purchase of Fairbanks Nijhuis 6-Inch Horizontal Split-Case Pump from
Barney's Pumps
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Subject: Purchase of Fairbanks Nijhuis 6-Inch Horizontal Split-Case Pump from Barney's Pumps
The City of Mount Dora intends to award a procurement as a Single Source Procurement in accordance with its
Purchasing Policy Manual, Section 3.4-1(G). Any responses received in reference to this Notice will be for the sole
purpose of determining whether a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the City. This is not a solicitation,
and there is not a solicitation available.
A Single Source Procurement is a purchase that is directed to one (1) source because of standardization, warranty, or
other factors, which for justifiable reasons, is found to be most advantageous for the City, even though other competitive
sources may be available. A Single Source Procurement is a non-competitive procurement method.
All are encouraged to notify the Purchasing Coordinator, stating their company/agency name, address, contact name,
contact email, and a statement regarding their ability to provide the requested goods or services. All responses must be
in writing, via email, to the Purchasing Coordinator specified, by the "Response Due By" date and time listed above. If
applicable, Distributors and re-sellers are highly encouraged to include a statement from the manufacturer stating they
are authorized to sell or rent the desired commodity.
The determination not to compete this proposed action based on the responses to this Notice is solely within the
discretion of the City Manager for purchase amounts of $100,000.00 or less, and at the discretion of the City of Mount
Dora City Council for purchase amounts exceeding $100,000.00.
Procurement details: The City of Mount Dora Utilities Department is requesting the purchase of one (1) 6-inch
Fairbanks Nijhuis horizontal split-case pump from Barney's Pumps for use within the City's drinking water

distribution system. The pump will serve as a direct replacement for existing Fairbanks equipment currently
utilized and standardized at the City's two drinking water plants.
Estimated Spend or Value: $55,278
Term (Years): Once-Time Purchase
Vendor: Barney's Pumps
Brief Description: Purchase of one (1) 6-inch Fairbanks Nijhuis horizontal split-case pump to replace existing
equipment used in the distribution of the City's drinking water. The requested pump is a direct replacement for
the existing Fairbanks pump and maintains the City's current equipment standardization across its two drinking
water plants.
Justification: The City's drinking water plants currently utilize Fairbanks pumps, and the requested equipment is
a direct replacement for an existing pump within the City's water distribution system. Maintaining the same
manufacturer and equipment configuration preserves standardization with the City's existing pumping equipment
and allows the City to continue utilizing compatible OEM equipment, parts, service, and technical support.
Pentair Flow Technologies, the manufacturer of Fairbanks Nijhuis pumps, has identified Barney's Pumps, Inc. as
its sole authorized distributor serving the municipal market within the applicable Florida territory. Pentair further
states that Barney's Pumps is the sole authorized facility within its territory to provide new Fairbanks pumps,
replacement OEM parts, warranty and non-warranty service, and repair services for its products.
For these reasons, the requested purchase is directed to Barney's Pumps based upon the City's existing
equipment standardization and Barney's exclusive authorization to provide the requested Fairbanks Nijhuis pump
and associated manufacturer-supported products and services within the City's geographic area.
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