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This is a sole source procurement letter from Max Fire Training, Inc. and supporting documentation for Sarasota County, Florida's acquisition of the Max Fire Box Simulator. The procurement is designated as sole source because the Max Fire Box is a patented product manufactured exclusively by Max Fire Training, Inc., with no competing products available in the market. The County seeks to acquire the fire training simulator equipment and has established a deadline for questions by February 12, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., with all responses due by February 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. All submissions must be made electronically through the County's procurement portal and must include a completed Intent to Sole Source Response form along with supporting documentation. Sarasota County reserves the right to cancel the sole source procurement and conduct a competitive solicitation if respondents demonstrate the ability to supply the same or substantially similar products and services.

The County will only accept responses from vendors authorized by Max Fire Training Inc. to sell the Max Fire Box Simulator and related products or services, and all materials must be shipped F.O.B. Destination at the vendor's expense. No specific pricing information, contract term, renewal options, or funding source details have been disclosed in the available solicitation documents. All respondents must comply with standard Sarasota County terms and conditions, including Florida law compliance, E-Verify requirements, insurance requirements, indemnification obligations, and compliance with scrutinized companies lists relating to Israel, Sudan, Iran, Cuba, and Syria. The County is exempt from state and local taxes on direct purchases, and all respondents must acknowledge a no-lobby affirmation restricting communications to the designated procurement contact, Brittany Gibson, at bgibson@scgov.net or (941) 861-5348. For product specifications and additional information, interested parties may contact Max Fire Training Inc. President/Owner Shawn Bloemker at (618) 210-2079 or visit www.maxfirebox.com.