SS_24_25-108_Public_Notice_of_Intent.pdf

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The document is a Public Notice of Intent to Enter into a Single Source Purchase issued by the City of Sanford's Finance Department Purchasing Division for the Sanford Police Department. The notice seeks to procure S2108V-66-CF6 model motorcycle law enforcement helmets from Super Seer Corporation for a one-year contract term, with a total requested amount of $3,958.80. The notice was posted on 11/25/2024 and will remain available until 12/10/2024, providing a seven-business-day window for potential alternative suppliers to submit qualifications.

Super Seer Corporation claims exclusive manufacturing rights and sole source status for these helmets, citing unique proprietary components and specialized design features. The helmets are hand-made in Colorado using uni-directional Advanced Composite Carbon Fibers, offering weight reduction, custom sizing through an Adjustable Headband Suspension System, and multiple customization options including paint colors, visors, and interior configurations. The company's general product liability insurance policy requires direct sales only to law enforcement agencies, and the helmets meet DOT FMVSS 218 safety standards, further supporting their single-source justification.

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Prospective contractors are requested to provide information regarding their ability to supply the commodities or contractual services described. If it is determined in writing by the City, after reviewing any information received from prospective contractors, that the commodities or contractual services are available only from a single source, the City shall publicly post a Notice of Intent to Award for its intended decision to enter a single-source purchase contract in the manner specified in the City’s Purchasing Policy and Section 120.57(3) Florida Statutes, as applicable.

PUR-F-237 Rev. 02/2017

City of Sanford | Finance Department | Purchasing Division 300 N. Park Avenue, Sanford, Florida 32771

Phone: 407-688-5030 or extension 5028 | Fax: 407-688-5021 PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO ENTER INTO A

SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE

Date: 11/25/2024 Department: Police Tracking Number: SS 24/25-108 Requested Amount: $3,958.80 Project Title: Helmets & Accessories Motorcycle Unit Contract Term: 1 Year Notice Posting Date: 11/25/2024 Notice Expiration Date: 12/10/2024

RECOMMENDED | INTENDED CONTRACTOR INFORMATION

Name: Super Seer Corporation Contact: Andrew Coukos Address: P.O. Box 700 Evergreen, CO 80439 Phone #: 303-674-6663 Fax #: N/A Email: sales@superseer.com

SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE DESCRIPTION

This information is designed to inform the supplier community and the public that the City of Sanford, a municipal corporation existing under the laws of the State of Florida, intends to enter into a non-competitive Agreement to purchase a product and or service.

This description of commodities or contractual services intended for purchase from a single source is posted in accordance with sections 120.57(3) and 287.057(3), Florida Statutes and will remain posted for a period of at least seven (7) business days. Pursuant to Florida Statutes, notice is hereby given that the following product/service may be a single source.

Commodity Code of Requested Product/Service:

345 056, 680 008, 345 064 Manufacturer, Model, and Description, as appropriate:

S2108V-66-CF6 model motorcycle law enforcement helmet Quantity:

Blanket Requestor:

Dawn Chambers/Trekelle Perkins Performance and/or Design Requirements: (e.g.. intended use, function or application, compatibility, requirements; reference to policy, rule, statute or other act of the Legislature, etc., as appropriate) The Seer S2108V is designed specifically for today’s motorcycle police officer. Uni-directional Advanced Composite Carbon Fibers are used to maximize weight reduction.

Custom designed fiber angles are used to maximize strength and improve impact performance. A consistent shell thickness is achieved utilizing an all Uni-directional Aerospace Layup technology. The result is a weight reduction of 6 – 10oz. The S2108V Carbon Fiber Helmet meets and/or exceeds the safety standard DOT FMVSS 218.

Justification for single source acquisition: (what is necessary and unique about the product, service or source; steps taken to confirm unavailability of competition, as appropriate) This product contains confidential and proprietary components, which are only found in a Super Seer Helmet.

If you believe you are a qualified supplier capable of providing the same type of product/service, please submit a statement of qualifications, product information and or capabilities as applicable to the below listed Purchasing Division contact person.

PROCUREMENT DIVISION CONTACT INFORMATION

Procurement Contact Person: Chase Kaiser, Purchasing Coordinator Address: 300 N. Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, Suite 243 Sanford, Florida 32771 Phone #: 407-688-5030 Extension: Fax #: 407-688-5021 Email: Chase.kaiser@sanford.fl.gov mailto:Chase.kaiser@sanford.fl.gov

P.O. BOX 700 EVERGREEN, COLORADO 80437-0700

PHONE (303) 674-6663 FAX (303) 674-8540

Visit us at: www.superseer.com E-Mail: sales@superseer.com

Date: 11/18/2024

To: Dawn Chambers Sanford Police Department .

300 Park Ave Sanford, FL 32772

Phone: 407-688-5174 Email: Dawn.Chambers@Sanfordfl.gov

Dawn Chambers, This letter is to confirm that Super Seer Corporation is the manufacturer and sole source supplier of the S2108V-66-CF6 model motorcycle law enforcement helmet being quoted to the Sanford Police Department. This product contains confidential and proprietary components, which are only found in a Super Seer Helmet. Furthermore, our general product liability insurance policy requires that we only sell police motorcycle helmets directly to law enforcement agencies. Due to the special, unique, and varied requirements of motorcycle police officers, we only sell this helmet direct.

The unique, confidential, and proprietary components are as follows.

The Seer S2108V e police officer. Uni-directional Advanced Composite Carbon Fibers are used to maximize weight reduction. Custom designed fiber angles are used to maximize strength and improve impact performance. A consistent shell thickness is achieved utilizing an all Uni-directional Aerospace Layup technology. The result is a weight reduction of 6 10oz. The S2108V Carbon Fiber Helmet meets and/or exceeds the safety standard DOT FMVSS 218.

For over 40 years, every Seer helmet is hand-made at our factory in Colorado from raw materials sourced in the USA. We take pride in creating a premium helmet that is trusted by countless law enforcement agencies across the United States and Canada. Seer Motorcycle Helmets are Made in USA!

The S2108V has unique design features which result in superior fit, comfort, and cooling. The shell is designed with a sleek, aerodynamic, low profile outer shell. The composite carbon fiber outer shell is manufactured in 2 unique shell sizes. The inner urethane liner is formed in 4 individual sizes. Custom sizing is achieved with the Adjustable Headband Suspension System, Comfort-Max Liner, or Cushion Pads channels circulate cool air to keep the head cool and comfortable. Each helmet includes your choice of visor and interior.

The S2108V comes equipped with an open ear harness. The helmet harness can be manufactured with snaps for communication headsets. The helmet harness can be installed with or a Micro-Metric slide quick release buckle. The outer shell can be painted in solid color, low trim, or high trim color schemes. The trim color has a curve which follows the curvature of the shell. Paint colors include 10 standard colors. In addition, Harley-Davidson factory paint and other custom colors are our specialty. The helmet includes a snap-on visor or a Patent Leather visor. Snap-on visors are available in solid black or transparent black. Snap-on or Patent Leather visors can be equipped with a Gold or Silver Rank Band. The helmet includes your choice of 4 interiors.

Due to all of the factors above, we are the manufacturer and sole source supplier of the Super Seer motorcycle helmets.

Please feel free to contact me if you need any assistance.

Sincerely, SUPER SEER CORPORATION

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