18SS-072 FirstWatch Early Event Detection System

Marion County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services is soliciting responses for the FirstWatch Early Event Detection System to be utilized by Marion County Fire Rescue (MCFR) in a re-solicitation procurement process. The solicitation period runs from April 30, 2026 through May 7, 2026, with proposals required to be submitted within this five business day window. The FirstWatch Early Event Detection System is a real-time data analysis platform designed to integrate seamlessly with Marion County's existing Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and EMS reporting systems to provide continuous monitoring, automated alerts, and dashboard functionality. Key deliverables and objectives include real-time analysis of emergency response data, trend identification, incident awareness, and resource management capabilities that support situational awareness and emergency response operations. Vendors must demonstrate comparable capabilities to the existing system and must ensure full compatibility with Marion County's current operational infrastructure. Interested vendors should submit supporting documentation demonstrating comparable capabilities to Carrisa Crawford at carrisa.crawford@marionfl.org for consideration.

This re-solicitation has been initiated pursuant to Marion County Procurement's policy requiring Existing Sole Source designations to be reviewed and re-solicited at minimum every five years, as mandated by Florida Statute 287.057(3)(c). First Watch Solutions, Inc. is currently designated as the incumbent sole source provider for this system. Marion County is seeking to confirm whether qualified alternative vendors can provide comparable goods or services that meet established requirements while maintaining competitive procurement principles. The procurement appears to be a sole source re-evaluation rather than a set-aside designation, meaning any qualified vendor providing comparable functionality may respond. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available documentation. If no qualified alternatives are identified during the posting period, Marion County may reaffirm the existing Sole Source designation with First Watch Solutions, Inc.