Summary

This is a sole source procurement notice from Hillsborough County, Florida, for the purchase and installation of three (3) GR Manufacturing Forestry Packages for John Deere 5120M Tractors. The packages are required by the County's Fleet Management Department to ensure safe operation of existing John Deere tractors in heavily forested and brush-filled areas. Each forestry package includes a cab guard, upper structure, perimeter guard, limb risers, universal rear screen, side screens, heavy duty grille guard, factory freight, and professional installation. The procurement is being conducted as a sole source award to EFE, INC., an authorized John Deere dealer and sole source provider of agricultural and turf parts, sales, and service for the County's existing equipment. Interested parties may submit challenges to this intended award by the specified Close Date through the EUNA Procurement submission section, and any properly submitted challenges will be evaluated to determine whether bona fide competition exists.

The estimated total cost for this one-time purchase and installation is $26,850.00. This procurement is authorized under Section 3-205(2)(e) of the County's Procurement Policy, which permits sole source awards to authorized dealers. The County reserves the right to extend the time period, adjust the scope of services in response to changing conditions and updated requirements, and increase the resulting award accordingly. Absent any timely challenges, an award will be made following the Close Date.