Southern_Rescue_Tools_Estimate_4238.pdf

This is a pricing estimate document from Southern Rescue Tools related to a sole source procurement conducted by the City of Orlando Procurement and Contracts Division on behalf of the Orlando Fire Department in Orange County, Florida. The procurement seeks to purchase Apex 2 Strut Kits (Res Q Jack Tools, model APX-2KIT) from Southern Rescue Tools under Sole Source Number S26-0332. The solicitation was posted on Monday, March 9, 2026, with a response deadline of Monday, March 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The sole source posting remains active for seven calendar days from the posting date to allow for any challenges to the exclusive source designation. During this challenge period, any competing suppliers who believe they possess the capability to provide equivalent Apex 2 Strut Kits or equivalent rescue equipment must submit product information, statements of qualifications, and relevant capabilities documentation to Purchasing Agent II Tracie Brown via email at tracie.brown@orlando.gov or by phone at (407) 246-3633.

Southern Rescue Tools has been identified as the incumbent and exclusive source vendor for this specialized rescue equipment based on the Orlando Fire Department's determination that this vendor uniquely possesses the capability to provide the required product for mission-critical rescue operations. The estimate document (Estimate 4238) referenced in the procurement file contains the pricing information for the requested Apex 2 Strut Kits; however, specific pricing amounts, contract quantities, contract terms, renewal options, and total award values are not detailed in the sole source posting materials. The procurement documents do not specify any set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, small businesses, minority-owned businesses, or other restricted vendor categories. No evaluation criteria beyond the demonstration of equivalent product capability are specified in the posting materials.