Notice of Intent to Procure Non-Competitively; Turn-Key lease of two (2) heavy duty high performance 4-wheel mechanical street sweepers

Pinellas County and the City of Clewiston in Florida are pursuing a non-competitive procurement for a turn-key lease program involving two heavy-duty, high-performance 4-wheel mechanical street sweepers. The procurement specifically targets the Elgin Broom Bear 4-Wheel Mechanical Sweeper, which features a Freightliner M2 chassis with a Cummins L9 engine, 260 horsepower, and a 4.5 cubic yard hopper capacity. The comprehensive lease program includes full bumper-to-bumper maintenance covering wear items, repairs, and sweeper brooms, with the intention of serving unincorporated Pinellas County. Interested contractors must submit technical data supporting their ability to meet requirements by January 30, 2025, at 3:00 pm through the OpenGov platform. The procurement will be evaluated based on technical capabilities, including specific features like hydraulic broom controls, a 360-gallon water spray system, and optional enhancements such as a Chevron conveyor belt and broom camera system.

The procurement is being conducted as a non-competitive process, with Environmental Products Group, Inc. identified as the primary vendor due to their unique capability of offering turn-key maintenance with street sweeper leases in the State of Florida east of the Apalachicola River. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The base warranty for the street sweepers is one year for parts and labor, with options for custom color configurations beyond the standard high-gloss white powdercoat. While specific award values are not detailed, the procurement involves leasing two street sweepers with comprehensive maintenance. The solicitation includes accommodation provisions for persons with disabilities, requiring interested parties to contact 727/464-4062 (Voice/TDD) at least seven days prior to the proceeding if they require reasonable accommodations to participate.