Fire Training Simulator

Sarasota County, Florida is issuing a sole source procurement for a Max Fire Box Simulator manufactured exclusively by Max Fire Training Inc. The primary objective of this procurement is to acquire the fire training simulator equipment, which is described as a patented product manufactured and distributed exclusively by the vendor. The County has determined that no competing company manufactures a similar or substantially competing product, justifying the sole source designation. However, Sarasota County reserves the right to cancel the sole source procurement and conduct a competitive solicitation should any respondents demonstrate the ability to supply the same or substantially similar products and services. The deadline for submitting questions is February 12, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., with all responses due by February 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. All submissions must be made electronically through the County's procurement portal and must include a completed Intent to Sole Source Response form along with supporting documentation. The County requires all materials to be shipped F.O.B. Destination at the vendor's expense, with the purchase order number appearing on all invoices and related documents.

The County will only accept responses from vendors authorized by Max Fire Training Inc. to sell the Max Fire Box Simulator and its related products or services; unauthorized respondents will not be considered. This procurement is subject to standard Sarasota County terms and conditions, including compliance with Florida law, E-Verify requirements for employment eligibility, insurance requirements, indemnification obligations, and compliance with scrutinized companies lists relating to Israel, Sudan, Iran, Cuba, and Syria. Additionally, all respondents must acknowledge a no-lobby affirmation restricting communications regarding the solicitation to the designated procurement contact, Brittany Gibson, Procurement and Contracts Specialist, at bgibson@scgov.net or (941) 861-5348. The County is exempt from state and local taxes on direct purchases. No specific pricing information, contract term, renewal options, or funding source details have been disclosed in the available solicitation documents. For additional information regarding the Max Fire Box Simulator product specifications, interested parties may contact Max Fire Training Inc. President/Owner Shawn Bloemker at (618) 210-2079 or visit www.maxfirebox.com.