PUR7776 - FHP PVP Communications.pdf

PUR 7776 (Eff. 03/2016) Page 1 of 2 60A-1.045, F.A.C.

DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED

SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE

(PUR 7776)

AGENCY: Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV)

TITLE: Motorcycle wireless communication kits Short description of the commodity or service desired: Helmet communication systems are designed to address the specific communications and safety needs dictated by the use of motorcycles in the field of law enforcement.

CONTACT

Name: Jarl Gustafson Address: 2900 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0500 Telephone: 850-617-3198 Email: JarlGustafson@flhsmv.gov

Internal tracking number, if any: SS-013-23

Date posted: November 28, 2022 Last day for receipt of information: December 16, 2022

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 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):

43191500: Personal communication devices 43191600: Personal communications device accessories or parts 43221721: Radio frequency data communication equipment 43191510: Two-way radios

Quantity or Term (as appropriate):

One (1) year

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

Vic Thomas, Florida Highway Patrol, Communications System Manager

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 intended purchase with PVP Communications Inc. is to acquire helmet communication Freedom™ Wireless Systems, including accompanying controls and equipment for effective integration and operation. The product integrates essential functions into the motorcycle helmets and motorcycles for Florida Highway Patrol, to safely and effectively perform tasks in the field. The products integrate Bluetooth wireless connections to mobile radio, allows cell phone integration, and wireless capabilities of motorcycle mounted radios.

Intended Single Source:

PVP Communications, Inc.

2310 205th Street Torrance, CA 90501

Estimated Dollar Amount:

$65,000

PUR 7776 (Eff. 03/2016) Page 2 of 2 60A-1.045, F.A.C.

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):

PVP Communications, Inc. is the sole manufacturer of PVP helmet communications. These systems include Freedom™ Wireless Systems and Motor-One™ specifically for law enforcement. The Motor-One and Freedom Wireless systems are the only product of its kind that incorporates Bluetooth® wireless technology. PVP Communications, Inc. holds specific patents for the manufacture of these helmet communication systems which are uniquely designed to address the specific communications and safety needs of motorcycles in the field of law enforcement.

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

Vic Thomas, Florida Highway Patrol, Communications System Stephanie Sanford, Procurement Administrator, Purchasing and Contracts

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 s.120.57(3), FS.