Non-Competitive_Oversight_Committee_Justification_Form.docx

This Non-Competitive Oversight Committee Justification Form pertains to Pinellas County, Florida's procurement process for Vertical Transportation Inspection Services. The document serves as a formal justification for a non-competitive purchase and requires approval from the county's oversight committee members, including Merry Celeste, Don Crowell, Chris Rose, and the Department ACA. The form requests essential project information including the project or purchase name, total budget estimate, duration of engagement, project manager identification, and the requisitioning department. The related solicitation indicates that Pinellas County is actually pursuing a competitive Invitation to Quote (ITQ) to procure a Vertical Transportation Inspection Contractor to perform comprehensive inspections and testing oversight for the county's elevators and vertical transportation systems across multiple facilities including courthouses, detention centers, and administrative buildings.

The procurement supports the county's commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and operational reliability across key facilities. The awarded contractor will be responsible for conducting independent third-party inspections, witnessing required periodic testing, verifying compliance with Chapter 399 of Florida Statutes and ASME elevator safety codes, and delivering timely inspection documentation. The contractor must coordinate directly with county staff and the county's maintenance provider to address deficiencies and support proactive risk management. Pinellas County seeks qualified inspection firms with strong technical credentials, proven public-sector performance, and certified elevator inspectors. The Non-Competitive Oversight Committee Justification Form includes fields for documenting whether the vendor was previously utilized on prior contracts and requires explanation of the vendor's background, though the specific budget amount, contract duration, and approval status are not completed in the provided document.