Intent to Single Source Custom-Built or Commercially Available Mobile Ventilation and Mako Air Support Apparatus

The City of Tampa, specifically Tampa Fire Rescue in Hillsborough County, Florida, is pursuing a single-source procurement for a custom-built or commercially available mobile ventilation and Mako air support apparatus. The solicitation requires a comprehensive mobile ventilation unit with highly specific technical requirements, including a 380,000 CFM capacity fan with 360-degree rotation, a wire remote, water mist system, two collapsible ducts, an SCBA containment and fill station, and a Class 6-8 aluminum truck chassis. The SCBA portion must be Mako brand and supplied exclusively by an authorized Mako dealer, with Tampa Fire Rescue retaining the option to further customize the apparatus beyond the baseline specifications. The procurement is being conducted through the City of Tampa's online supplier portal, with Chelsea Mulligan serving as the procurement analyst. The intent to single source suggests a targeted procurement approach, likely driven by unique technical requirements or specific vendor capabilities that make this a sole-source procurement strategy. The solicitation was posted on June 6, 2025, with the same date listed as the response deadline.

The procurement appears to have no explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations based on the available documentation. While comprehensive insurance requirements are outlined—including commercial general liability, automobile liability, worker's compensation, and potential additional coverage types like excess liability, professional liability, and cyber liability insurance—no specific budget range or award value is detailed in the provided materials. The document does not list incumbent vendors or specify existing infrastructure integration requirements. The procurement is specifically targeting a vendor capable of delivering a highly specialized mobile apparatus that combines ventilation and air support functionalities, with a strong emphasis on the Mako brand for the SCBA containment and fill station component. The single-source approach suggests that the City of Tampa has identified a specific vendor or product that uniquely meets their technical and operational requirements for this specialized emergency response equipment.