Watchtower_Solutions_-_Notice_of_Intended_Decision.pdf

This is a Notice of Intended Decision for a sole source acquisition by the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners in Florida. The county intends to enter into a sole source contract with Watchtower Solutions for a comprehensive digital command center and mobile-first software platform designed for lifeguard, marine safety, and beach patrol operations. The Watchtower system replaces manual and paper-based processes with real-time incident reporting, dispatch functionality, asset tracking, and data analytics capabilities. The notice was posted on April 21, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. and remained open for responses until April 24, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Respondents who believe they can meet or exceed the stated requirements must provide convincing technical data to support their position. The requesting department is Fire/Ocean Rescue, with Heather Riley serving as the primary contact at 321-617-7390 or heather.riley@brevardfl.gov, located at 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Building C, Room 303, Viera, FL 32940.

The county reserves the right to cancel this notice of intent and advertise a formal solicitation if respondents can supply substantially similar products and services. This sole source acquisition is being conducted in accordance with section 287.057(5)(3)(c) of the Florida Statutes and Brevard County Policy BCC-25 for sole source acquisitions. The specific pricing terms, funding sources, and contract duration are not detailed in this notice of intent document.