Notice_of_Intent_to_Sole_Source_07-25-2023.pdf

This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source procurement document issued by Pinellas County, Florida's Administrative Services Purchasing & Risk Management Division. The notice indicates that Pinellas County intends to recommend a sole source method of procurement for tree maintenance and removal services. The contract will establish services for stormwater facilities, outparcels, and other designated County-owned or managed properties throughout Pinellas County, including administrative buildings, parks, vacant lots, rights-of-way, landscaped medians, and environmentally sensitive areas. The Pinellas County Construction and Property Management Department will manage contract locations. Contractors believing they can meet or exceed stated requirements must submit convincing technical data by the specified deadline to demonstrate their capability. The document was signed on November 30, 2023, and responses must be submitted via OpenGov by the published deadline, after which an award will be made. The notice indicates that responses will be evaluated to determine whether bona fide competition exists for this procurement.

The document does not provide specific pricing terms, set-aside information, incumbent contractor details, contract term length, or renewal options in the available content. The notice references Florida Statutes 287.057(3)(c) as the statutory authority for sole source procurement and directs all inquiries and responses through the OpenGov platform. Interested parties requiring reasonable accommodations to participate should contact Pinellas County's Purchasing Department at 727/464-4062 (Voice/TDD) no later than seven days prior to any proceeding. The Purchasing Department contact is Merry Celeste, Division Director, located at 400 South Fort Harrison Avenue, Clearwater, Florida 33756.