1-25SS-172 SOLE SOURCE - NOTICE.pdf

This document is a Sole Source Procurement Notice from the Marion County Board of County Commissioners in Ocala, Florida, dated 9/22/2025 - 9/26/2025. The procurement is for Project Number 25SS-172, seeking a qualified vendor to equip each fire station with Dolphin Ring Cutters, with Ring Rescue Inc. identified as the intended single sole source provider. The notice will be posted for a minimum of 5 days in accordance with Florida Statute 287.057(3)© and the Marion County Procurement Manual.

The primary objective of this procurement is to ensure fire station personnel are properly equipped to assist the public in situations requiring rapid ring removal for medical or safety reasons. The document specifies that Marion County Procurements intends to utilize the Sole Source Procurement method to purchase the Ring Rescue product. For future purchase review, interested parties are directed to contact Lissandra Arteaga at lissandra.arteaga@marionfl.org. The procurement is being managed by Susan Olsen, Procurement Services Director, and is part of Marion County's commitment to empowering the community through strategic procurement practices.