26-05_PVP_Communications_Inc.pdf

PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO SINGLE/SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) 26-05: PVP Communications, Inc.

This is not an invitation to submit a bid or quote.

This RFI is intended to verify whether the specifications for a specified commodity and/or item is non-restrictive and if more than one company can provide such commodity and/or item.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Jacqueta Scott, Procurement

Manager

Email:

jscott@cityofoviedo.net

Phone: (407) 971-5534

ISSUED DATE: September 4, 2025

VALID FOR FY 25-26

(September 24, 2025 – October 30, 2026)

NOTICE END DATE: September 24, 2025 @ 08:00 A.M. (EST)

DEADLINE FOR WRITTEN QUESTIONS: Not Applicable

SOLICITATION RESPONSE: Responses will be received until the above notice end date or as otherwise amended. Late responses will not be accepted.

Responses may be submitted electronically by emailing the Purchasing Division

(purchasing@cityofoviedo.net), or hand-delivered to: City of Oviedo, Purchasing

Division, 400 Alexandria Blvd., Oviedo, Florida 32765

Pursuant to Florida Statute, Section 287.057, notice is hereby given that the following product / service may be a single source.

• Manufacturer / Service Provider: PVP Communications Motor-One and Freedom Wireless Systems Product / Service: PVP Communications, Inc is the sole manufacturer/distributor of PVP helmet communications. These helmet communication systems are uniquely designed to address the specific communications and safety needs dictated by the use of motorcycles in the field of law enforcement.

Prospective respondents that disagree and believe that they are a qualified supplier capable of providing the same product or service are requested to provide information regarding their ability to do so.

Respondents are not to provide pricing with their response until asked to do so. All responses will be evaluated by the Purchasing Division and the appropriate requesting Department, who shall jointly render the final decision in establishing the approved equal status of the commodity offered.

All services, programs and activities of the City of Oviedo are offered and solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. For information regarding the City’s Title VI Nondiscrimination Policy, Plan and Procedures please visit www.cityofoviedo.net mailto:jscott@cityofoviedo.net mailto:purchasing@cityofoviedo.net http://www.cityofoviedo.net/

2310 205th Street, Torrance, CA 90501

Telephone: 310-212-5432 pvpcom.com

January 8, 2025

RE: Sole Source Manufacturer/Distributor

PVP Communications, Inc is the sole manufacturer/distributor of PVP helmet communications. These helmet communication systems are uniquely designed to address the specific communications and safety needs dictated by the use of motorcycles in the field of law enforcement.

PVP Communications’ Motor-One™ and Freedom™ Wireless Systems are designed, patented, manufactured and distributed exclusively by PVP Communications under United States Patents 6,311,052; 7,062,301; 7,203,525 and

9,042,944. The Motor-One and Freedom Wireless systems are the only product of its kind that incorporates Bluetooth® wireless technology in police motor applications.

All PVP products are proudly made in the USA!

PVP Communications is the only establishment that can provide a complete helmet, PVP headset and a factory installation as a complete package.

Our Sidekick line of headsets are the only ones available to integrate cell phone with a two-way radio for law enforcement. The Sidekick line is patent pending.

PVP Communications also understands the importance of product reliability and support with our customers and provides not only a one-year limited warranty, but telephone technical support and modular designs that provide ease of maintenance for customers in the field.

We look forward to being of service to you in the future!

Sincerely, Jay Calzada

VP of Operations