Notice_of_Intent_to_Sole_Source_07-25-2023.pdf

This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source from Pinellas County's Administrative Services Purchasing & Risk Management Division in Florida, announcing a procurement for Vertical Transportation Inspection Services. The County intends to procure a qualified contractor to perform comprehensive inspections and testing oversight for the County's elevators and vertical transportation systems across key facilities including courthouses, detention centers, and administrative buildings. The solicitation seeks an experienced firm with certified elevator inspectors capable of performing independent third-party inspections, witnessing periodic testing, verifying compliance with Chapter 399 Florida Statutes and ASME elevator safety codes, and delivering accurate inspection documentation. The contractor will coordinate directly with County staff and the County's maintenance provider to address deficiencies and support proactive risk management. Interested contractors were required to submit responses demonstrating their ability to meet or exceed stated requirements by close of business on the deadline specified in the notice (document dated November 30, 2023).

The notice does not specify pricing terms, contract amounts, or funding sources within the provided document. No set-asides, incumbent information, or renewal options are detailed in this sole source notice. The procurement was pursued under Florida Statutes 287.057(3)(c) sole source authority, indicating the County determined that competition may not exist or that circumstances warranted single-source procurement. Responses were to be submitted via OpenGov, and the Pinellas County Purchasing Department indicated that all responses would be evaluated to determine whether bona fide competition exists. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in this proceeding were directed to contact the County by telephone or TDD at the numbers provided.