Non-Warranty Maintenance Services for FHP Radios

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) issued a Description of Intended Single Source Purchase (PUR 7776) on March 17, 2026, for non-warranty maintenance services for Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) radios operating under the Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System (SLERS) contract. This procurement covers repair and maintenance services for XL portable and XL mobile radios, specifically addressing parts and accessories not included under the existing SLERS contract warranty. The services will be provided for a contract term of up to three years, with the objective of ensuring continuous operational support for FHP radio equipment. The procurement does not require site visits or bidders' conferences, and the deadline for receipt of vendor information is April 7, 2026. Prospective vendors should contact Joley Owens at the FLHSMV Tallahassee office for additional details regarding this procurement, which carries internal tracking number FLHSMV-SS-017-26.

Williams Communications, located at 5046 Tennessee Capital Boulevard in Tallahassee, Florida, has been identified as the intended single source vendor for this procurement. The justification for the single source acquisition designation is based on Williams Communications' designation as the approved vendor for SLERS radio equipment maintenance and repair work in its assigned state area, as designated by equipment manufacturer L3Harris. The estimated total contract value is $1,255,824.00 over the three-year period, representing an annual cost of $418,608.00. This single source purchase notice provides prospective vendors with an opportunity to submit information regarding their capability and capacity to supply these services before the FLHSMV makes a final procurement determination. The procurement was approved by Vic Thomas and Stephanie Sanford of the FLHSMV's Information Systems Administration and Purchasing and Contracts divisions, respectively. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types are mentioned in the notice.