SS_2075_-_Combined_Documents.pdf

This is a Sole Source Form from Sarasota County seeking procurement approval for emergency vehicles from Matheny Motor Truck Co. DBA Matheny Fire & Emergency. The county intends to purchase E-ONE emergency vehicles including fire engines, pumpers, aerial ladders, heavy rescue vehicles, brush trucks, and other specialty vehicles produced by E-ONE for fire rescue purposes. The procurement will also include service and ancillary equipment for emergency vehicles. The estimated expenditure is over $250,000 for the fiscal/contract year, and the vendor is the exclusive dealer and authorized sales/service dealership for E-ONE parts and emergency vehicles in the State of Florida.

Matheny Fire & Emergency operates a factory-authorized, fully staffed service center in Ocala, offering mobile road service, preventative maintenance programs, and custom equipment mounting. They are the only fire apparatus warranty repair center in Florida authorized to repair E-ONE apparatus and provide service for non-warranty work on E-ONE electrical, aerial, plumbing, and hydraulic systems. The justification for sole source includes the county's established consistent purchasing of E-ONE vehicles over 30 years, which has enabled standardized vehicle configurations, efficient personnel training, and reduced operational risks. The purchasing strategy emphasizes high-quality products from a financially stable manufacturer with a proven track record of over 30,000 vehicles in operation globally.