SS_2071_-_Unity_Form_and_Sole_Source_Letter.pdf

This is a Sole Source Form from Sarasota County's Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Department for procuring maintenance and repair services for Toro brand turf equipment through Wesco Turf, Inc. The procurement is for scheduled maintenance and as-needed repair services for Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources' Toro brand turf equipment, with an estimated fiscal/contract year expenditure of $250,000.00 within the range of $150.01 - $250,000. The Toro Company has provided documentation confirming Wesco Turf as the sole distributor of Toro commercial turf equipment, parts, and service for the geographic area.

The sole source justification indicates that Toro is the standard turf equipment utilized by the county's Parks Internal Operations division, and while the county's Fleet Department purchases Toro equipment through a state contract, the current contract does not provide maintenance and repair services. Wesco Turf has been providing exceptional maintenance and repair services to Parks for over 15 years. The document highlights that no other vendors can supply a similar product or service, and recommends proceeding with this sole source procurement as it is in the county's best interest. The procurement is being initiated by Teri Stabler from the Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Department, with management oversight from Sheila Robertson and directorial approval from Nicole Rissler.