Vendor_Letter.pdf

The document is a vendor authorization letter from Brimstone Fire Protection dated February 27, 2025, confirming Ten-8 Fire and Safety as the authorized sole source distributor for their product lines in Florida and Georgia for the municipal fire department market. The letter specifically supports the Orlando Fire Department's upcoming procurement of Fire Suppressor Blankets through a sole source procurement (Sole Source Number: S25-0297), with a bid response deadline of March 14, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. (ET). The procurement involves multiple EV Fire Suppressor Blanket kits, including a 35' X 52' 2XL Kit and a 25' X 33' XL Kit, along with an EV Suppressor Mistor.

The procurement process allows for potential alternative suppliers to submit product information, qualifications, and capabilities to the purchasing agent (Tracie Brown) via email if they believe they can provide equivalent products. The seven-day posting period provides an opportunity for other vendors to challenge the sole source designation. The letter from Brimstone Fire Protection serves as critical documentation supporting Ten-8's exclusive distribution rights, which is essential for the Orlando Fire Department's procurement process and helps establish the legitimacy of the sole source determination for the fire suppressor blanket acquisition.