Notice of intent to designate single source for the shain group, INC.

Collier County's Procurement Services Division has issued a Notice of Intent to Designate Single Source for The Shain Group, Inc. to procure a Lektro 88i towbarless, battery-electric aircraft tug for the Marco Island Executive Airport. The procurement is specifically for a heavy-duty, zero-emission vehicle manufactured by Oshkosh Aerotech, capable of safely moving aircraft up to 120,000 pounds, including business jets and turboprops. The tug features a low-profile design that enables safe nose-gear engagement without structural damage and advanced traction and braking systems for precision handling in constrained ramp areas. The procurement period is scheduled from October 23, 2025, to September 30, 2026, with a submission deadline of November 13, 2025, at 3:00 pm. All responses must be submitted online through the Collier County Procurement Services Division Online Bidding System. The single source justification has "NO VALUE" and does not require pricing submissions, with respondents only invited to provide alternative source information if they disagree with the proposed single source designation.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The Procurement Services Division retains sole discretion in determining the approved status of any alternative sources proposed. While no specific budget range is listed, the procurement is for a specialized piece of airport ground support equipment. The single source designation is specifically for The Shain Group, Inc. as the provider of the Lektro 88i tug, which suggests this is a targeted procurement with a predetermined vendor. No information is provided about disadvantaged enterprise participation or existing infrastructure integration requirements. The document emphasizes the technological specifications of the aircraft tug, highlighting its zero-emission capabilities and advanced handling characteristics as key procurement criteria.