[A]_2021_PC_TRT_Agreement.pdf

This is a Technical Rescue Team (TRT) agreement document involving Pinellas County and the Tampa Bay Area Cooperative, which includes the cities of Clearwater, Largo, Pinellas Park, and St. Petersburg in Florida. The procurement solicits bids for a US&R Rescue Strut System featuring 33 specific Paratech equipment items designed for Urban Search and Rescue operations and standardized by FEMA. The equipment is intended to replace a 20-year-old rescue strut system and must consist entirely of new, current model items that are fully compatible with the county's existing inventory. The bid was issued on June 3, 2025, with a question submission deadline of June 9, 2025, and a proposal submission deadline of June 19, 2025, at 3:00 pm. All bids must be submitted electronically via OpenGov and will be reviewed by county staff and the Technical Rescue Team. The contract term is 12 months from the award date, with no guaranteed purchase volumes.

The solicitation does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, and specific budget ranges are not detailed in the available documentation. Bidders are required to provide a Human Trafficking Affidavit as part of their submission. The procurement is structured as an interlocal agreement to ensure the Technical Rescue Team maintains modern, consistent equipment across participating jurisdictions with a focus on operational readiness and standardization of rescue equipment for managing complex structural collapse scenarios. The county reserves the right to accept or reject bids based on compliance with detailed specifications and technical compatibility requirements.