Notice of intent to designate sole source reading truck

Collier County is pursuing a sole source procurement for Reading Body and Liftmoore Brand Parts, Inspections, and Service, with an intended contract period from April 19, 2024, through September 30, 2028. The procurement is not a competitive bid but a verification process to determine if Reading Truck can be designated as the single source provider for specialized truck equipment services. The county seeks to confirm that Reading Truck possesses unique capabilities to provide parts, sales, and service for Reading Truck brand equipment in Central and South Florida. Respondents who disagree with the sole source designation are invited to submit documentation demonstrating alternative qualified sources, with explicit instructions not to include pricing information. The submission deadline is Friday, April 19, 2024, at 3:00 pm, and all responses must be submitted through the Collier County Procurement Services Division Online Bidding System. The Procurement Services Division retains sole discretion in evaluating and determining the approved status of potential alternative providers.

There are no explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations mentioned in the documentation. Reading Truck Equipment LLC, based in West Palm Beach, is positioned as the primary vendor for this procurement, with a commitment to maintaining an inventory of equipment and genuine Reading Truck parts and having staff trained to provide parts support and service. The company's branch manager, Todd Hartlage, is the primary contact, with communication available via email (Thartlage@readingtruck.com) and phone (561-917-5105). While specific award values or budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documents, the procurement appears focused on establishing a comprehensive service and parts supply relationship for truck equipment. The county's objective is to secure a reliable, specialized provider capable of meeting their specific equipment maintenance and service requirements through a potential sole source designation.