Sole_Source_Letter.pdf

This is a Sole Source Letter supporting a procurement notice issued by the Clay County Board of County Commissioners in Florida for Genesis Rescue Systems extrication equipment. The letter, dated January 5, 2026, and signed by Richard S. Michalo, President of Genesis Rescue Systems, confirms that Rescue Systems Unlimited LLC holds exclusive distribution rights for Genesis Rescue Systems products, including Genesis Air Lifting Bags, Weber StabFast and Kodiak struts, and Quik-Kut Air Hammers throughout Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi. The procurement encompasses hydraulic and battery-powered spreaders, cutters, rams, associated accessories, batteries, and charging equipment designed for emergency vehicle extrication and technical rescue operations. Clay County Fire Rescue intends to utilize the sole source procurement method to contract with Rescue Systems Unlimited, LLC. The procurement notice was posted on March 12, 2026, with a response deadline of March 23, 2026, meeting the minimum seven business day posting requirement under Florida Statutes section 287.057(3)(c). No specific contract award value, budget amount, contract term, or renewal options are detailed in the available procurement documents.

The sole source justification is based on Genesis equipment's proven reliability, high performance, durability, and ergonomic design that enable safe and efficient firefighter operations during rescue incidents. Clay County has standardized its rescue fleet on Genesis equipment currently deployed on frontline apparatus, and this procurement seeks to maintain operational consistency, simplify training and maintenance, ensure interoperability of batteries and components between units, and reduce response delays during multi-unit emergency incidents. No set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses based on disadvantaged enterprise status are imposed. Rescue Systems Unlimited, LLC serves as the exclusive incumbent vendor responsible for all sales, service, and training activities for Genesis Rescue Systems products in the designated regions.