2026-22-SS_iConnect_HVAC_Training_Units_SS_Notice.pdf
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- iConnect HVAC Training Units State and local contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 2026-22-SS
- Issued by
- Citrus County, Florida
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This is a Notice of Intent to Purchase Single/Sole Source Commodities issued by Citrus County Schools in Florida for iConnect HVAC training equipment. The District seeks to purchase two specialized training units for its technical college HVAC program: the iConnect Model #TU-601 Multi-Head Mini Heat Pump Training Unit, designed to provide students with hands-on training in ductless comfort cooling systems, and the iConnect Model #TU-620 HVAC Motor & Airflow Training Unit, which trains students on heating, ventilation, air conditioning airflow management, and troubleshooting. The intended sole source vendor is Southern Educational Systems, Inc., the authorized distributor for North Park Innovations Group within Florida. The notice was posted on December 8, 2025, with a response due date of December 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST via VendorLink. The School Board reserves the right to determine product equivalence and will make a recommendation to approve the purchase if no sufficient contrary responses are received during the seven-business-day posting period.
The estimated annual expenditure for this single/sole source purchase is $49,970.00 and represents a one-time purchase decision valid after School Board approval. Interested parties may submit protests in accordance with section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, though failure to file within the prescribed timeframe or post required bonds constitutes a waiver of proceedings. Respondents must complete an acknowledgement form with company registration information, FEIN, E-Verify number, and contact details, along with documentation of any proposed equal, equivalent, or identical manufacturers and products. Shawn Owen, Purchasing Specialist, serves as the primary contact at owens@citrusschools.org.
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO PURCHASE SINGLE/SOLE SOURCE
Commodities and/or Contractual Services
2026-22-SS
iConnect HVAC Training Units
NOTE: RESPONSES RECEIVED AFTER THE DUE DATE AND TIME WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Directions: The commodities and/or services described herein intended for purchase from a single/sole source is posted in accordance with 6A-1.012(12)(d) Florida Administrative Code (FAC) and will remain posted for a period of at least seven
(7) business days. Unless a response to the contrary with sufficient information is received from companies by the due date and time that provide sufficient information regarding prospective vendor’s ability to supply the commodities and/or services, a recommendation will be made to the School Board to approve the purchase of the listed commodities and/or services on the basis that they are single/sole source to the vendor listed and are exempted as defined by FAC. Completed Acknowledgement Form with all reference material must be submitted online via VendorLink. The School Board reserves the right to decide the equivalence of the product or service proposed.
Intended Sole Source Vendor:
Southern Educational Systems, Inc.
PO Box 170339 Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864) 596-8921
Description of Product or Services to be provided:
Southern Educational Systems is the authorized distributor for North Park Innovtions Group within the state of Florida to provide the following iConnect training systems:
iConnect Training Unit Model #TU-601 Multi-Head Mini Heat Pump Training Unit’s function is to provide students with hands-on training and complete understanding of operational ductless comfort cooling system.
iConnect Training Unit Model #TU-620 HVAC Motor & Airflow Training Unit provides hands-on training and understanding of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning air flow management and troubleshooting.
The requested training systems provide features and capabilities necessary to fully meet the state’s competency-based education standards and the training requirements for the district’s technical college HVAC Program through hands-on training for operating, servicing, maintaining and troubleshooting mini-split air-conditioning systems, electrical systems, motors, mechanical systems and air distribution systems.
Estimated Annual Expenditure: $49,970.00
Decisions pertaining to this single/sole source are valid for a one-time purchase after approval.
Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Florida Statutes.
Event / Location Date / Time
Posting of Documents at www.myvendorlink.com December 8, 2025
RESPONSE DUE DATE & TIME online at www.myvendorlink.com December 17, 2025 @ 2:00 PM EST
Purchasing Department Contact: Shawn Owen, Purchasing Specialist – owens@citrusschools.org
SINGLE/SOLE SOURCE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM
SS No.: 2026-22-SS iConnect HVAC Training Units
THE FOLLOWING MUST BE COMPLETED AND SIGNED BY AN AUTHORIZED AGENT AND RETURNED AS PART
OF YOUR RESPONSE TO BE CONSIDERED.
Legal Company Name: ____________________________________________________________________________
(as registered on Sunbiz.org)
FEIN: __________________________________________ E-Verify Number _________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: ____________________________ E-Mail: ___________________________________________________
Authorized Signature: ____________________________________________________ Date: ___________________
Printed Name & Title of Above: _____________________________________________________________________
RESPONDENT SHALL COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING AND ATTACH SUFFICIENT DOCUMENTATION WITH
RESPONSE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR PROPOSED PRODUCT AND/OR SERVICE.
Proposed equal, equivalent, and/or identical manufacturer:
Proposed equal, equivalent, and/or identical product and/or service:
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