2025-ISS-472_Att_B.pdf

This document is a Sole Source Form from Sarasota County's Public Works Department in Florida, seeking approval for procuring parts and repairs for traffic control equipment from Transportation Control Systems. The procurement covers blankout signs, illuminated street name signs, and equipment from various manufacturers including Global Traffic Technologies, Unipart Dorman, Miovision, and Siemens Rugged Comm switches. The estimated expenditure is $50,000 for the fiscal/contract year, with the contract period running from June 9, 2021, to June 8, 2025.

Transportation Control Systems is identified as the only authorized vendor and distributor for this equipment in the State of Florida. The county has determined that this equipment best meets Sarasota County's needs, with much of the infrastructure already in place. The sole source justification emphasizes that no other vendors can supply similar products, and the procurement is deemed in the county's best interest. The form includes various attachments such as correspondence and email documentation, and has been approved by procurement officials on June 9, 2021, with no competitive solicitation required.