Kohler Power System Generator Service Agreement

Project Description: Hillsborough County intends to recommend the award of a three (3) year noncompetitive procurement to TAW Power Systems, Inc. (TAW), at a total cost of $566,677.50, for ongoing and as-needed scheduled maintenance, replacement parts, and services for existing Kohler Power Systems Generators, to include an estimated amount of $281,132.50 for hourly labor rates and mileage fees. This procurement is being made in accordance with Section 3-208(15) of the County’s Procurement Policy and is considered a sole source as TAW, is the sole authorized agent available to perform the required maintenance and services provided by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Kohler Power Systems Generators and is only reasonably provided by TAW. The County reserves the right to extend the time period further, adjust the scope of services in response to changing conditions and updated requirements, and increase the resulting award accordingly.
Contractors who believe that they can provide goods and services that are substantially and materially the same as those identified in the attached TAW Periodic Maintenance Agreement, dated October 22, 2024, must submit clear and convincing information to support a challenge the intended award. Challenges to this notice must be received no later than the Close Date of the Sole Source (SS) Project and must be directed to the primary contact listed above using the “messages” section in Bonfire for this particular procurement. After this date, an award will be made. The County will review properly submitted challenges (responses) to determine whether bona fide competition exists.