FLHSMV-SS-018-24 PUR 7776-STRAX.pdf

PUR 7776 (Revised 07/2022) Page 1 of 2 Incorporated by Reference: Rule 60A-1.045, F.A.C.

DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED

SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE

(PUR 7776)

AGENCY: Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV)

TITLE: STRAX Intelligence Platform Short description of the commodity or service desired: The STRAX platform provides video streaming capabilities and real-time special intelligence for command operations and disaster response and emergency functions for the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).

CONTACT

Name: Joley Owens Address: 2900 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 Telephone: (850) 617-3198 Email: JoleyOwens@flhsmv.gov Internal tracking number, if any: FLHSMV-SS-018-24 Date posted: March 25, 2024 Last day for receipt of information: April 15, 2024

This description of commodities or contractual services intended for purchase from a single source is posted in accordance with Sections 120.57(3) and 287.057(3), Florida Statutes (F.S.), and will remain posted for a period of at least 15 business days.

Commodity or Contractual Service Required (commodity or United Nations Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC), manufacturer, model, and description, as appropriate):

43232305: Data Base Reporting Software 43232915: Platform Interconnectivity Software 81162100: Cloud-Based Platform as a Service

Quantity or Term (as appropriate):

3 years

Requestor (division, bureau, office, individual, as appropriate):

Captain Derrick Rahming, Florida Highway Patrol, Emergency Operations Coordinator

Performance and/or Design Requirements (e.g. intended use, function or application, compatibility, requirements; reference to policy, rule, statute, or other act of the Legislature, etc., as appropriate):

The STRAX platform provides video streaming capabilities and real-time special intelligence for FHP command operations and disaster response and emergency functions. The STRAX Intelligence Platform is the only platform that is compatible with the FHP’s small Unmanned mailto:JoleyOwens@flhsmv.gov

PUR 7776 (Revised 07/2022) Page 2 of 2 Incorporated by Reference: Rule 60A-1.045, F.A.C.

Aerial System (UAS) hardware and is the only platform that provides the unique combination of live streaming, operational intelligence, planning and collaboration functions. The Gateway Cloud Service used by the STRAX-manufactured proprietary hardware that FHP owns provides a means to bond the cellular signal to ensure availability of critical data to real time response and analysis directly into the STRAX platform. STRAX Intelligence Group is the sole provider of the STRAX intelligence platform.

Intended Single Source:

STRAX Intelligence Group 6420 Congress Avenue, Suite 2000 Boca Raton, FL 33487

Estimated Dollar Amount:

Year 1: $220,000 Year 2: $220,000 Year 3: $220,000 Total: $660,000

Justification for single source acquisition (what is necessary and unique about the product, service, or source; steps taken to confirm unavailability of competition, as appropriate):

The Department has identified the STRAX software platform and its sole vendor, STRAX Intelligence Group, as the only available product currently providing a complete Traffic Incident Management and small Unmanned Aerial System solution that meets the needs of the FHP. The identified solution consists of a complete traffic crash scene and incident management platform that includes a cloud-based Geospatial Information Systems integration, real-time tagging, collaboration, markup, and real-time incident management capabilities; along with all requisite hardware including equipment and accessories (e.g., cables, connectors, controllers, etc.), software, drivers, and services needed to provide a successful (i.e., working and complete) UAS program; all training necessary for safe operation; and consultation, guidance and assistance in obtaining all necessary Federal Aviation Administration remote pilot and UAS licenses, certifications, permissions or waivers.

Approved By (names & titles, as appropriate, e.g., requestor, requestor management, information systems, budget, purchasing):

Stephanie Sanford, Procurement Administrator, Bureau of Purchasing and Contracts

Prospective vendors are requested to provide information regarding their ability to supply the commodities or contractual services described. If it is determined in writing by the agency, after reviewing any information received from prospective vendors, that the commodities or contractual services are available only from a single source, the agency shall provide notice of its intended decision to enter a single-source purchase contract in the manner specified in Rule 60A-1.045, Florida Administrative Code, and section 120.57(3), F.S.