Intent to Single Source Siemens Ruggedcom

The City of Tampa's Mobility Department is pursuing a single-source procurement of 20 Siemens Ruggedcom Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) network switches, specifically model 6GK6008FE600AA0, to upgrade its transportation infrastructure in coordination with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The procurement is part of the Integrated Corridor Management (ICM) project for the I-275 corridor, with the primary objective of connecting and integrating existing and new network switches for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) devices. The specific technical requirement mandates that only the Siemens Ruggedcom SFP can effectively connect and combine the City's and FDOT's ITS switches, necessitating a sole source approach. Intelligent Transportation Services, Inc. has been designated as the exclusive local vendor for this procurement, with a quote dated 3/14/2025 pricing the SFP units at $245.00 each, totaling $4,900.00. The vendor must be an authorized manufacturer's distributor or dealer capable of quoting the product and providing warranty service, maintenance, and repairs. The procurement includes comprehensive insurance requirements for the vendor, covering Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, Worker's Compensation, and Employer's Liability Insurance. The contract period appears to extend through December 31, 2025, based on the vendor certification letter.

The procurement opportunity does not explicitly indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Siemens Industry, Inc. has provided a certification letter confirming their exclusive manufacturing and provision of Ruggedcom products, with Intelligent Transportation Services identified as the sole supplier to the City of Tampa. The existing infrastructure involves road side units, blank out signs, and advanced traffic monitoring devices within the ICM network, which require precise technological integration. The current procurement is designed to upgrade network switches to accommodate FDOT's ITS devices along I-275, ensuring seamless technological compatibility. The total procurement value is relatively modest at $4,900.00, with the quote including freight and excluding sales tax, and payment terms set at Net 30. The procurement is highly specialized, focusing on a specific networking solution that meets the unique technical requirements of the City of Tampa's and FDOT's transportation management systems.