2021_Technical_Rescue_Team_Agreement_-_St._Petersburg_FINAL.pdf

This is a Technical Rescue Team Agreement executed on 11 January 2022, involving Pinellas County and the municipalities of Clearwater, Largo, Pinellas Park, and St. Petersburg, Florida. The agreement establishes an interlocal cooperation framework for procurement of US&R Rescue Strut System Paratech Equipment to support Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) operations across the participating jurisdictions. The solicitation targets replacement of a 20-year-old rescue strut system with 33 specific Paratech equipment items, including rescue strut systems, extensions, base plates, controllers, and accessories. The procurement emphasizes that all items must be new, current model, and fully compatible with the county's existing inventory. The bid was issued on 3 June 2025, with a question submission deadline of 9 June 2025 and a proposal submission deadline of 19 June 2025 at 3:00 pm. All bids must be submitted electronically via OpenGov and will undergo review by county staff and the Technical Rescue Team. The contract term is 12 months from the award date with no guaranteed purchase volumes.

The procurement requires all equipment to meet FEMA standardization for urban search and rescue operations, with strict emphasis on technical compatibility and compliance with detailed specifications. Bidders must provide a Human Trafficking Affidavit as part of their submission. The solicitation does not explicitly indicate set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or specific budget ranges, though the comprehensive nature of the equipment list suggests a significant investment. No incumbent information is referenced in the available documentation. The equipment procurement is structured to ensure the Technical Rescue Team maintains modern, consistent, and operationally ready equipment across all participating jurisdictions for managing complex structural collapse scenarios.