TAPCO_-_Notice_of_Intended_Decision.pdf

This Notice of Intended Decision document concerns a sole source procurement by the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners for lighted traffic control signage systems designed to improve intersection safety. The procurement is being conducted pursuant to Florida Statutes section 287.057(5)(3)(c) and Brevard County Policy BCC-25. The primary deliverable consists of lighted traffic control systems to be deployed at safety-identified locations, with initial installation planned for the intersection of Stadium Parkway at Pineda Boulevard. The Notice of Intended Decision was posted on January 15, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., with a response deadline of January 21, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Any respondents who believe they can meet or exceed the stated requirements must submit convincing technical data to support their claims. The anticipated award date is January 15, 2026.

The total contract value is $50,000.00. Brevard County evaluated alternative sources before determining sole source justification was appropriate, identifying two competing vendors: Universal Signs & Accessories, which submitted a significantly higher quote, and Safety Products, Inc., which provided a slightly more expensive proposal but with documented quality concerns based on direct experience. TAPCO has been identified as the sole manufacturer capable of providing the required lighted traffic control systems, with justification based on TAPCO's manufacturing capability, cost-effectiveness, and reliable build quality. The procurement contact is Heather Riley, Public Works Department, at 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, Florida 32940, telephone 321-617-7390, or heather.riley@brevardfl.gov, with sole source ID number 4930115. The contract contact at Brevard County Public Works is Corrina Gumm, while the vendor contact at TAPCO is Mitch Grothey.