iConnect HVAC Training Units

Citrus County Schools in Florida is seeking to procure specialized HVAC training equipment through a single/sole source procurement process. The district intends to purchase two specific training units for its technical college HVAC program: the iConnect Model #TU-601 Multi-Head Mini Heat Pump Training Unit and the Model #TU-620 HVAC Motor & Airflow Training Unit. These units are designed to provide students with hands-on training in ductless comfort cooling systems, heating, ventilation, air conditioning airflow management, and troubleshooting techniques. The procurement notice was posted on December 8, 2025, with responses due by December 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST via VendorLink. Interested parties are required to submit an acknowledgement form with company registration information, FEIN, E-Verify number, and contact details, along with documentation of any proposed equivalent manufacturers or products. The School Board reserves the right to determine product equivalence and will make a recommendation to approve the purchase if no sufficient contrary responses are received during the seven-business-day posting period.

The procurement is specifically targeted for Southern Educational Systems, Inc., the authorized distributor for North Park Innovations Group within Florida. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation. The estimated annual expenditure for this single/sole source purchase is $49,970.00, representing a one-time purchase decision subject to School Board approval. Potential respondents may submit protests in accordance with section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, though failure to file within the prescribed timeframe or post required bonds will result in a waiver of proceedings. The primary contact for this procurement is Shawn Owen, Purchasing Specialist, who can be reached at owens@citrusschools.org. The procurement appears to be focused on enhancing the technical college's HVAC training capabilities through specialized educational equipment that provides students with practical, hands-on learning experiences in modern HVAC systems and technologies.