Intent to Single Source Econolite Equipment for Centracs Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS)

The City of Tampa's Mobility Department is pursuing a single-source procurement for Econolite equipment and services to support its Centracs Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS). The procurement specifically targets the purchase and repair of Econolite equipment across approximately 584 intersections within the city's infrastructure. Econolite Control Products, Inc. has been identified as the sole authorized provider of Econolite products and services in Florida, with exclusive compatibility for the Centracs platform. The procurement requires the vendor to be an authorized manufacturer's distributor capable of providing warranty service, maintenance, and repairs for quoted products. Comprehensive insurance requirements are mandated, including Commercial General Liability insurance of $1M per occurrence and $2M general aggregate, Automobile Liability insurance ranging from $500,000 to $1M, Worker's Compensation coverage, and Excess Umbrella Liability insurance of at least $4M for agreements valued over $2M. All insurance must be placed with Florida-admitted insurers holding an A.M. Best rating of no less than A-:VII, with the City named as an additional insured.

The single-source procurement does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, nor does it provide explicit details about incumbent vendors or precise award values. The procurement is specifically focused on Hillsborough County and limited to Econolite's exclusive product line for the Centracs ATMS platform. No competitive bidding process is being conducted due to the unique compatibility requirements and Econolite's exclusive vendor status in Florida. The documents do not outline specific budget ranges, though the procurement appears to be an ongoing equipment and service renewal aimed at maintaining the city's existing traffic management system infrastructure. Insurance and vendor qualifications serve as the primary evaluation criteria, with the vendor's ability to provide comprehensive equipment support and maintenance being paramount to the procurement's objectives.