PUR7776_2425-19 SS FM.pdf

PUR 7776 (Revised 07/2022) Page 1 of 2 Incorporated by Reference: Rule 60a-1.045, F.A.C.

DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED

SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE

(PUR 7776)

AGENCY: Department of Financial Services

TITLE: Maintenance and Services for the Building Automation and Central Monitoring Systems at the Florida State Fire College with Siemens Industry, Inc.

Short description of the commodity or service desired: Preventative maintenance for mechanical equipment and boiler, including comprehensive coverage of software and firmware for the Florida State Fire College’s building automation system

CONTACT

Name: Becky Hale Address: 200 East Gaines Street, Larson Building, Room 146, Tallahassee, FL 32399 Telephone: 850-413-2070 Email: DFSPurchasing@myfloridacfo.com

Internal tracking number, if any: 2425-19 SS FM

Date posted: 6/5/2025 Last day for receipt of information: 6/25/2025

This description of commodities or contractual services intended for purchase from a single source is posted in accordance with Sections 120.57(3) and 287.057(3), Florida Statutes (F.S.), and will remain posted for a period of at least 15 business days.

Commodity or Contractual Service Required (commodity or United National Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC), manufacturer, model, and description, as appropriate):

70142011 Cooling or refrigeration services 72151001 Boiler maintenance service

Quantity or Term (as appropriate): 36 months

Requestor (division, bureau, office, individual, as appropriate): Division of State Fire Marshal - Florida State Fire College (Fire College)

Performance and/or Design Requirements (e.g. intended use, function or application, compatibility, requirements; reference to policy, rule, statute or other act of the Legislature, etc., as appropriate):

The Siemens Industry, Inc. (Siemens), building automation and central monitoring systems provide climate control at the Fire College. The systems, which consist of two (2) boilers, two

(2) chillers, ten (10) air handlers, four (4) circulating pumps, and numerous valves and actuators, require routine inspections, maintenance, and servicing. Siemens will provide the necessary mechanical and automation building services required to maintain these systems.

Intended Single Source: Siemens Industry, Inc.

PUR 7776 (Revised 07/2022) Page 2 of 2 Incorporated by Reference: Rule 60a-1.045, F.A.C.

Estimated Dollar Amount: $204,425.43

Justification for single source acquisition (what is necessary and unique about the product, service or source; steps taken to confirm unavailability of competition, as appropriate):

Siemens manufactured and installed the existing building automation and central monitoring systems at the Fire College. Also, the Siemens systems’ software and firmware are proprietary products. Therefore, Siemens is the only vendor capable of repairing and maintaining the existing systems. System compatibility, integration, service, and repair are critical for the daily operations and security of the Fire College.

Approved By (names & titles, as appropriate, e.g., requestor, requestor management, information systems, budget, purchasing):

Kristen Busby, Division of State Fire Marshal Rebecca D. Hale, Office of Purchasing and Contractual Services Amy Jones, Office of Purchasing and Contractual Services JoAnne Rice, Division of State Fire Marshal Julie Jones, DCFO, Law Enforcement Scott Fennell, DCFO, Operations

Prospective vendors are requested to provide information regarding their ability to supply the commodities or contractual services described. If it is determined in writing by the agency, after reviewing any information received from prospective vendors, that the commodities or contractual services are available only from a single source, the agency shall provide notice of its intended decision to enter a single-source purchase contract in the manner specified in Section Rule 60A-1.045, Florida Administrative Code, and section 120.57(3), F.S.