Notice_of_Intent_to_Sole_Source_07-25-2023.pdf

This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source issued by Pinellas County Administrative Services Purchasing & Risk Management Division in Florida pursuant to Florida Statutes 287.057(3)(c). The notice announces Pinellas County's intention to use sole source procurement methods for an unspecified purchase, though the related contract opportunity indicates the procurement pertains to removal of approximately 3,300 tires from five artificial reef areas off the Pinellas County coast, including the Clearwater Artificial Reef area (320 acres), Rube Allyn Reef Area (220 acres), St. Pete Beach Artificial Reef area (60 acres), Treasure Island Artificial Reef area (85 acres), and Madeira Beach Artificial Reef area (85 acres). Recovered tires and marine debris are to be transported to County-provided containers at the Artificial Reef Program Staging area located at Pinellas County Sand Key Park, 1060 Gulf Boulevard, Clearwater, Florida. Contractors believing they can meet or exceed stated requirements must submit technical data responses via OpenGov by the close of business on the specified deadline, after which an award will be made.

The notice does not specify pricing terms, set-asides, contract duration, or renewal options in the available content. The Pinellas County Purchasing Department will use submitted responses to determine whether bona fide competition exists for the sole source procurement. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Merry Celeste, CPPB, CPPO, NIGP-CPP, CPM Division Director, at 400 South Fort Harrison Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756, by telephone at (727) 464-3664 or TDD at (727) 464-4062. Individuals requiring reasonable accommodations to participate must contact the office no later than seven days prior to the proceeding.