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- Sarasota County, Florida
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This is a Sole Source procurement form from Sarasota County, specifically the Emergency Services Department, seeking authorization to purchase driver training services from Smith System Driver Improvement Institute. The procurement is for comprehensive driver training to reduce vehicle crashes and equipment wear, specifically a "Train the Trainer" program for 16 fire department driving instructors. The estimated expenditure is $69,006.08, and the procurement is being processed as a sole source procurement due to the unique and proprietary nature of the Smith System's driver training methodology.
The justification for sole sourcing emphasizes the significant cost savings and safety improvements potential. Over the last three years (2022-2025), the Sarasota County Fire Department has incurred over $214,000 in direct costs and approximately $965,000 in indirect costs due to vehicle crashes. The Smith Driving System, developed in 1952, offers a proprietary five-core principle training approach (SmithSKeys®) that is not available through other vendors or trainers. The program is designed to reduce vehicle accidents, improve driver behavior, and enhance operational safety, with training programs delivered in nearly 100 countries and multiple languages. No third-party trainers are certified to deliver this specific program, making Smith System the exclusive provider.
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2301 East Lamar Blvd • Suite 250 • Arlington, Texas 76006
Phone: (817) 652-6969 • Toll Free: (800) 777-7648 • Fax: (817) 652-1942 www.smith-system.com
7/22/25
Subject: Sole Source Letter for Smith System® Behind-the-Wheel Train-the-
Trainer Program
To Whom It May Concern, This letter serves to confirm that Smith System Driver Improvement Institute, Inc. is the sole source provider of the Smith System® Behind-the-Wheel Train-the-Trainer
(TTT) program in the United States.
Smith System developed and owns all rights to the Smith5Keys® methodology, which is delivered exclusively by our certified instructors through our proprietary TTT certification process. This program is not distributed through resellers, nor is it available from any other training company, organization, or instructor. Only Smith System is authorized to certify trainers in the Smith5Keys® defensive driving system.
The Behind-the-Wheel TTT course includes:
• Instruction delivered by Smith System Master Trainers
• Proprietary course materials and instructional guides
• Certification to deliver Smith System driver training internally
• Ongoing support and access to Smith System tools for certified trainers
Given the proprietary nature of the Smith System program and the requirement for certification directly through our organization, no other vendor or provider can offer the same course, content, or credentialed training.
If you require any additional documentation or confirmation to support your procurement process, we will be happy to assist.
Sincerely, Nate Douglas
Director of Enterprise Sales
2301 East Lamar Blvd., Suite 250, Arlington, TX 76006
Direct: +1.817.385.2120 ndouglas@drivedifferent.com | www.drivedifferent.com
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