Apex 2 Strut Kits Sole Source Posting

The City of Orlando Procurement and Contracts Division is conducting a sole source procurement on behalf of the Orlando Fire Department to purchase Apex 2 Strut Kits (Res Q Jack Tools, model APX-2KIT) from Southern Rescue Tools under Sole Source Number S26-0332. The procurement is being conducted by the City of Orlando in Orange County, Florida. Southern Rescue Tools has been identified as the exclusive source for this specialized rescue equipment to date, and the Orlando Fire Department has determined that this vendor uniquely possesses the capability to provide the required product. The solicitation was posted on Monday, March 9, 2026, with a response deadline of Monday, March 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Any competing suppliers who believe they are capable of providing equivalent Apex 2 Strut Kits or equivalent rescue equipment must submit product information, statements of qualifications, and relevant capabilities documentation to Purchasing Agent II Tracie Brown via email at tracie.brown@orlando.gov or by phone at (407) 246-3633 within the seven-calendar-day challenge period. The sole source posting will remain active for seven calendar days from the posting date, during which time the City of Orlando will consider any challenges to the exclusive source designation before proceeding with contract award to Southern Rescue Tools.

The procurement documents do not specify any set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, small businesses, minority-owned businesses, or other restricted vendor categories. Southern Rescue Tools is identified as the incumbent and exclusive source vendor for this specialized rescue equipment. The procurement documents do not detail specific pricing amounts, contract quantities, contract terms, renewal options, or total award values; however, a Southern Rescue Tools estimate document (Estimate 4238) is referenced as part of the procurement file and presumed to contain pricing information for the requested Apex 2 Strut Kits. No evaluation criteria beyond the demonstration of equivalent product capability are specified in the posting materials. The sole source designation indicates that the Orlando Fire Department views this equipment as mission-critical for rescue operations and has determined that Southern Rescue Tools' Apex 2 Strut Kits meet the specific operational requirements necessary for the department's rescue capabilities.