Sole_Source_for_Southport_Truck_Group_for_Freightliner_Heavy_Truck_Parts_to_Maintain_Manufacturer_Warranty_Requirements.pdf

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Sole Source for Southport Truck Group for Freightliner Heavy Truck Parts to Maintain Manufacturer Warranty Requirements

The City of Fort Myers Procurement Services utilizes an electronic bidding system to streamline the solicitation process.

City of Fort Myers Procurement Services Website https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityftmyers

Sole Source for Southport Truck Group for Freightliner Heavy Truck Parts to Maintain Manufacturer Warranty Requirements, Sole Source 26-087

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE

2. Vendor Questionnaire

Sole Source for Southport Truck Group for Freightliner Heavy Truck Parts to Maintain Manufacturer Warranty

1. NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE

1.1. Summary

Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026

Supplier: Southport Truck Group

Description: Freightliner Heavy Truck Parts

Due Date: Monday, September 7, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. (ET)

This is not a formal solicitation and there are no submissions required. The proposed action is for product or services for which the City intends to negotiate and award with only one source under the authority of and in accordance with Florida State

Statute 287.057(3)(c). Any responses received as a result of this shall be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Responses will not be considered as proposals, bids, or quotes.

This is a Notice for a Sole Source designation for the City of Fort Myers.

To date, the above listed supplier has been identified as the exclusive source for this product/service. Notice is hereby provided that the above product/service may be a sole source.

Any supplier that believes they are capable of providing the same type of product/service should submit product information, statement of qualifications, and/or capabilities, as applicable, through question #2 under the vendor questionnaire section for consideration by the department requesting the item no later than the due date and time.

This posting will remain active for fifteen (15) calendar days. The Purchasing Agent must be notified by email only (dfinn@fortmyers.gov) within this fifteen-day period.

Product or Service Required:

Freightliner Heavy Truck Parts

Justification for Sole Source Acquisition:

warranty is voided if another supplier is used

Recommended Procurement Approach:

For the reason stated above, the City of Fort Myers Procurement Division intends to utilize the sole source procurement method to contract with Southport Truck Group supplying the above.

Sole Source for Southport Truck Group for Freightliner Heavy Truck Parts to Maintain Manufacturer Warranty

1.2. Contact Information

Denise Finn

Procurement Manager

Email: dfinn@fortmyers.gov

Phone: (239) 321-7242

Department:

Procurement

Department Head:

Denise Finn

Procurement Manager

1.3. Timeline

Release Project Date August 20, 2026

Submission Deadline September 7, 2026, 8:00am mailto:dfinn@fortmyers.gov tel:(239)321-7242

Sole Source for Southport Truck Group for Freightliner Heavy Truck Parts to Maintain Manufacturer Warranty

3. Vendor Questionnaire

1. Please confirm the below:* Suppliers that believe they are capable of providing the same type of product/service should notify the listed Purchasing Agent by email only no later than the due date and time.

☐ Please confirm

*Response required

2. Please upload information that supports you a have similar product available.* *Response required

Sole Source for Southport Truck Group for Freightliner Heavy Truck Parts to Maintain Manufacturer Warranty