Notice of intent to sole source emergency tactical rescue vehicles (ETR)

Collier County, Florida is pursuing a sole source procurement for Emergency Tactical Rescue Vehicles (ETR) to provide factory authorized parts, accessories, and repair services for ambulances and public safety vehicles. The procurement, designated as PUR 4057, seeks to establish a contract with ETR for a five-year period from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2029. The scope of services includes acquiring factory-authorized parts and accessories for vehicle maintenance, with potential freight charges for large or heavy items, as well as authorized repair services such as transportation and collision repairs beyond the county fleet's current capabilities. The notice of intent was released on August 6, 2024, with a submission deadline of August 13, 2024, at 4:00 pm. Respondents are invited to submit detailed explanations challenging the sole source designation, though they are explicitly prohibited from providing pricing information. All responses must be submitted through the Collier County Procurement Services Division Online Bidding System, with the division retaining sole discretion in determining the validity of the sole source designation.

The procurement appears to be unrestricted in terms of set-aside designations, with no specific mention of disadvantaged enterprise requirements. ETR is specifically identified as the exclusive dealer for Horton Emergency Vehicles in Florida, having held this status since April 2020. The company operates a factory-authorized, fully staffed service center in Sanford, Florida, and provides comprehensive services including mobile road service, preventative maintenance programs, collision and paint repair, and custom equipment mounting. While no specific award value or budget range is explicitly stated in the documentation, the contract covers a wide range of parts, accessories, and repair services for public safety vehicles. The procurement documents emphasize that this is not a commitment to purchase, but rather an intent to verify that the specifications are non-restrictive and potentially could be met by multiple companies. The sole source justification is based on ETR's unique capabilities and their exclusive representation of Horton Emergency Vehicles in Florida.