Non-Competitive_Oversight_Committee_Justification_Form.docx

This is a Non-Competitive Oversight Committee Justification Form from Pinellas County, Florida, related to a sole source procurement for Liebert Power Products Uninterrupted Power Supply Battery Maintenance and Replacement Services under Contract No. 26-0024-N. The form documents the county's intent to pursue a non-competitive purchase and requires approval from the Non-Competitive Oversight Committee members: Merry Celeste, Don Crowell, and Chris Rose, along with the Department ACA. The justification form requests documentation of the project name, total budget estimate, engagement duration, project manager identification, and requisitioning department, as well as an explanation of the vendor selection rationale and any prior contract history with the selected vendor.

The form indicates this is a sole source procurement executed under Florida Statute 287.057(3)(c), authorized by Merry Celeste, CPPO, CPPB, NIGP-CPP, Division Director of Purchasing. Contractors and vendors must register with OpenGov Procurement to participate in the solicitation, and all questions must be submitted through the OpenGov platform's Question & Answer section. Addenda may be issued and will be posted to the solicitation portal, with receipt confirmation required. Technical support is available through OpenGov via phone, email, or chat during specified hours, and vendor guides are provided through the OpenGov help documentation system.