Intent to Single Source Breathing Air Cascade System Maintenance

The City of Tampa Fire Rescue department is seeking authorized distributors for maintenance services of a Mako Breathing Air Cascade system, which supports firefighter breathing air fill stations located within Hillsborough County, Florida. This Intent to Single Source (ISS) procurement is specifically targeting manufacturers' authorized distributors or dealers capable of providing comprehensive quotations, warranty services, maintenance, and repairs for the Mako system. Prospective vendors must demonstrate their authorized status by providing appropriate documentation verifying their relationship with the manufacturer. The procurement requires vendors to maintain extensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability insurance with $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate limits, Automobile Liability insurance ranging from $500,000 to $1 million, and Workers' Compensation insurance. All insurance must be placed with Florida-admitted carriers rated A-:VII or better by A.M. Best, with the City of Tampa named as an additional insured on liability policies. The solicitation was posted on January 6, 2026, with responses due by January 13, 2026, though specific response time frames and evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the document.

The procurement does not specify any set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses or indicate restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to the solicitation. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors maintaining the existing Mako Breathing Air Cascade system. The document does not outline specific contract values, budget ranges, or funding sources for this maintenance service procurement. While the ISS document establishes clear insurance and authorization requirements, it lacks detailed information about potential contract duration, pricing structures, or performance expectations. Vendors interested in this opportunity must carefully review the full documentation to ensure they can meet the City of Tampa's technical and insurance requirements for maintaining the critical firefighting breathing air infrastructure.