Non-Warranty Maintenance Services for FHP Radios

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has announced its intention to enter into a single source purchase for non-warranty maintenance services for Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) radio equipment. This procurement is limited to Communications International, the approved vendor for maintenance and repair work on Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System (SLERS) equipment within Florida. The agency seeks comprehensive repair and maintenance coverage for XL portable and XL mobile radios, including all materials and labor associated with parts and accessories not covered under the existing SLERS contract warranty. These services are critical for FHP communications during routine operations, natural disasters, and special events. The intended contract term extends up to three years, with a posting date of March 17, 2026, and a deadline for receipt of information from prospective vendors set for April 7, 2026. The vendor must maintain expertise in SLERS radio equipment maintenance and possess exclusive approval status as an L3Harris-authorized service provider.

This procurement is designated as a single source purchase, which restricts eligibility to Communications International, located at 2150 15th Ave. Vero Beach, Florida 32960, the sole approved vendor for this specialized equipment maintenance within the assigned service area. No set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or other organizational restrictions appear to apply, as this is a non-competitive single source acquisition. The estimated total contract value is $2,253,673.68, representing an annual cost of $751,224.56 over the three-year contract period. The acquisition was justified based on Communications International's exclusive approval status and the critical nature of radio communications infrastructure for FHP operations. The procurement was submitted by Nikki McGlockton and Vic Thomas of Information Systems Administration and approved by Vic Thomas (Information Systems Administrator) and Stephanie Sanford (Procurement Administrator, Purchasing and Contracts).