3-SS Letter.pdf

This is a sole source authorization letter from The Toro Company designating Wesco Turf, Inc. as the exclusive authorized distributor for Toro commercial turf equipment, parts, and golf course irrigation products within Hillsborough County, Florida's geographic service area. Hillsborough County intends to award a sole source procurement to Wesco Turf, Inc. for comprehensive maintenance, repairs, and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts supply services supporting the County's fleet of 72 Toro units. The procurement is being conducted in accordance with Section 3-205(2)(e) of the County's Procurement Policy based on Wesco Turf's status as the only licensed and OEM-authorized distributor with exclusive capabilities to properly service the equipment. The contract term is two years, with the County reserving the right to extend the time period and adjust the scope of services and award value accordingly. Challenges to this sole source procurement must be submitted by the specified close date through the EUNA Procurement submission section, and the County will review any properly submitted challenges to determine whether bona fide competition exists.

The estimated contract cost is $180,000.00 for the two-year service period. Wesco Turf, Inc., located at 2101 Cantu Court, Sarasota, Florida 34232, will provide factory-trained technicians, proprietary diagnostic tools, and access to technical updates to perform warranty-compliant repairs. This procurement qualifies as a sole source award based on the vendor's exclusive authorization from Toro and the proprietary nature of the parts, goods, and services required. Absent any valid challenges received by the close date, an award will likely be made following the challenge deadline period.