Maintenance for OPEX equipment

This is a notice of an intended single source purchase by the Florida Department of Revenue for a 12-month maintenance agreement for OPEX mailing equipment. The intended single source is OPEX Corporation, who certifies they are the sole authorized source for sales, parts, and services on this proprietary equipment. The maintenance agreement is estimated to cost $350,000. Any prospective vendors must provide information in writing regarding their ability to supply the requested services by June 6, 2024 at 3:00 PM EST. The jurisdictions involved are Leon County and Tampa City. The justification for the single source acquisition is that the OPEX equipment utilizes proprietary service diagnostic software covered by patents and copyrights, and OPEX's maintenance staff has the expert technical training and experience required to support and maintain the equipment. The agency has determined that the requested services are only available from OPEX Corporation.

This is not a solicitation for bids, proposals or replies, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor is OPEX Corporation, as the sole authorized service provider for this proprietary equipment. The budget for this maintenance agreement is estimated at $350,000.