Notice of Intended Single / Sole Source Purchase - Extrication Equipment

Clay County Board of County Commissioners in Florida is conducting a sole source procurement for Genesis Rescue Systems extrication equipment to support Clay County Fire Rescue operations. The procurement includes hydraulic and battery-powered spreaders, cutters, rams, associated accessories, batteries, and charging equipment designed for emergency vehicle extrication and technical rescue on Fire Rescue apparatus. The justification for sole source selection is based on Genesis equipment's proven reliability, cutting and spreading capabilities, high performance, durability, and ergonomic design that enable firefighters to operate safely and efficiently during rescue incidents. Key objectives include standardizing equipment across the fleet to support operational consistency, simplify training and maintenance, ensure interoperability of batteries and components between units, and reduce response delays during multi-unit emergency incidents. The equipment is currently utilized on frontline apparatus throughout Clay County's rescue fleet. Clay County intends to procure through Rescue Systems Unlimited, LLC, the exclusive supplier and distributor for Genesis Rescue Systems products throughout Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi. The procurement notice was posted on March 12, 2026, with a response deadline of March 23, 2026, in accordance with Florida Statutes section 287.057(3)(c), requiring a minimum seven business day posting period.

This sole source procurement carries no stated set-aside designations or restrictions limiting the types of organizations that can respond based on disadvantaged enterprise status or similar classifications. Rescue Systems Unlimited, LLC is identified as the exclusive incumbent vendor and current contractor responsible for all sales, service, and training activities for Genesis Rescue Systems products in the designated regions. The procurement specifies integration with existing Genesis equipment already deployed on Clay County Fire Rescue's frontline apparatus, ensuring compatibility and operational continuity across the department's rescue fleet. The attached Sole Source Letter from Genesis Rescue Systems formally confirms Rescue Systems Unlimited's exclusive distribution rights and supports the sole source justification. No specific contract award value, budget range, contract term, or renewal options are detailed in the procurement documents.