Notice of intent to sole source bobcat of fort myers

Collier County, Florida, through its Procurement Services Division, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source Bobcat of Fort Myers for a three-year contract covering OEM and non-OEM Bobcat equipment, parts, service/repairs, and warranty maintenance for county-owned Bobcat equipment. The procurement is being conducted under Collier County's Procurement Ordinance 17-08, which allows for single source procurement based on standardization, warranty, or other specific factors. The contract period will run from November 1, 2024, to September 30, 2027, with vendors invited to contest the sole source designation by providing documentation of alternative qualified sources. The submission deadline is Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 4:00 pm, with responses to be submitted through the Collier County Procurement Services Division Online Bidding System. The procurement is specifically focused on ensuring the county can maintain its existing Bobcat equipment with comprehensive support, including original and aftermarket parts, repair services, and warranty coverage.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations. The Procurement Services Division will retain sole discretion in evaluating and determining the approved equal status of any alternative commodity or vendor proposed. While no specific budget range is provided in the documentation, the scope suggests a comprehensive maintenance and equipment support contract for the county's existing Bobcat equipment fleet. The notice emphasizes that this is not a commitment to purchase or a request for pricing, but rather a verification process to ensure the specifications are non-restrictive and can potentially be met by multiple companies. Potential respondents should be prepared to demonstrate their capability to provide full-spectrum equipment support, including parts sourcing, repair services, and warranty management for Bobcat equipment used by Collier County.