PUR7776.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 Management Services

TITLE: Florida Interoperability Network (FIN) Maintenance Short description of the commodity or service desired: Message Switching Systems (Radio and Telecommunications) – Maintenance Service

CONTACT

Name: Caitlen Boles Address: 4050 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0950 Telephone: 850-410-1423 Email: DMS.Purchasing@dms.fl.gov

Internal tracking number, if any: DMS-24/25-546

Date posted: 6/4/2025 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):

73171506 – Message Switching Systems (Radio & Telecommunications) – Maintenance Services.

Quantity or Term (as appropriate):

12 months (July 1, 2025- June 30, 2026)

Requestor (division, bureau, office, individual, as appropriate):

Division of Telecommunications

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):

DMS is pursuing this single source for maintenance and support of the bridge between disparate radio systems (MotoBridge) that supports the Florida Interoperability Network (FIN). DMS has authority to maintain this system pursuant to section 282.702, Florida Statutes. The vendor shall provide maintenance, break/fix repair or replacement, and technical support for existing MotoBridge equipment, including radio equipment, gateways, computers, servers, and workstations.

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

Intended Single Source:

Motorola Solutions, Inc.

Estimated Dollar Amount:

$563,349.36

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):

The FIN allows federal, state, and local agencies to bridge communication between disparate radio systems throughout the state, improving aid in emergency operations. In 2004, DMS contracted with Motorola, pursuant to a competitive solicitation, for the purchase of equipment, including installation and maintenance, to secure the FIN. Maintenance is no longer being provided under the contract, which expired on September 30, 2014; however, the equipment is still operable and continues to support the FIN. Because the equipment is proprietary to Motorola, no other vendors can provide the requisite maintenance services and replacement parts. This purchase is to maintain continuity of service for maintenance of the FIN.

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

Sunshine Donaldson, SLERS Contract and Project Manager, Contract Manager Denise Adkins, Director, Division of Telecommunications Ann Filloon, Chief Financial Operations, Division Budget Liaison Caitlen Boles, Departmental Purchasing Deputy Director, Contract Administrator Shelly Kelley, Departmental Purchasing Director Angela Chiang, Attorney, Office of the General Counsel Lance Dyal, Director of Finance and Administraction, DMS Budget Pedro Allende, Secretary, Department of Management Services

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 Rule 60A- 1.045, Florida Administrative Code, and section 120.57(3), F.S.