Notice of intended sole source: altec vehicle parts and service

The City of Dania Beach, Florida, is pursuing a sole source procurement for Altec Vehicle Parts and Service through a non-competitive solicitation process for a specific bucket truck repair and maintenance project. The procurement involves comprehensive repair services for vehicle unit #616, a TA60 model utility vehicle that requires extensive maintenance including troubleshooting, part replacement, and structural repairs. The service will be performed exclusively by Altec, which is positioned as the sole authorized service and parts facility for Altec units in Florida. The procurement is being conducted under Florida State Statute 287.057(5)(c), which allows for sole source acquisitions under specific circumstances. The total estimated cost for the repair is $29,097.76, broken down into labor ($7,441.20), materials ($19,026.56), supplies and environmental disposal fees ($240.00), and estimated freight ($1,890.00). The notice was released on May 5, 2025, with a response deadline of May 26, 2025, at 5:00 pm, and any responses will be considered solely to determine if alternative sources can provide equivalent services.

This sole source procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Altec Industries, Inc. has positioned itself as the exclusive service provider, with service centers located in Riviera Beach, Jacksonville, and Tampa, staffed by trained technicians continuously updated on technical information. The procurement allows for potential vendors to demonstrate their capability to provide equivalent services, which could warrant a future competitive procurement process. Altec will provide a limited warranty covering labor for six months, travel for thirty days, and parts for one year following the repair. The service includes comprehensive repairs targeting the vehicle's upper and lower booms, articulating arms, platform, and various mechanical and structural components, with the potential for additional hidden damage discoveries that might require extra labor and materials. The current procurement appears to be a direct purchase to restore a critical aerial device needed for street light maintenance, with no indication of alternative vendor participation or competitive bidding anticipated.