Notice of intent to sole source model 1

Collier County, Florida is conducting a single-source procurement for Fleet Management services through its Procurement Services Division, specifically designating MODEL 1 COMMERCIAL VEHICLES (a Forest River Bus vendor) as the sole provider from October 25, 2024, to September 30, 2029. The procurement encompasses comprehensive vehicle-related services, including Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and non-OEM parts, service, supplies, inspections, warranty coverage for county-owned equipment, and all associated freight and shipping charges. The procurement process is structured as a single-source designation, allowing for potential challenges from alternative qualified sources, though the Procurement Services Division retains ultimate determination authority. All submissions must be made exclusively through the Collier County Procurement Services Division Online Bidding System by Friday, November 1, 2024, at 5:00 pm. Respondents are explicitly prohibited from submitting pricing information and are only permitted to contest the designation by providing detailed documentation demonstrating alternative qualified sources.

The procurement document does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. No specific incumbent vendors beyond MODEL 1 COMMERCIAL VEHICLES are mentioned, and no detailed budget ranges or award values are provided in the available documentation. The notice appears to be a targeted procurement focused on standardization and continuity of fleet management services for Collier County, with an emphasis on maintaining consistent equipment support and warranty coverage. The procurement covers a five-year period, suggesting a strategic approach to long-term fleet management and maintenance. While the document does not outline specific qualifications beyond the ability to provide comprehensive parts and service, it implies a preference for vendors with specialized expertise in commercial vehicle maintenance and support.