Notice of intent to sole source standard signs

Collier County Board of County Commissioners is pursuing a sole source procurement for LumaCurve brand airport signage LED bulbs, parts, and supplies manufactured exclusively by Standard Signs, Inc. through its Procurement Services Division and Operations & Performance Management division. The procurement opportunity covers a contract period from November 20, 2024, to September 30, 2028, with a specific focus on acquiring specialized airport signage equipment. The solicitation was released on November 20, 2024, with a submission deadline of November 27, 2024, at 3:30 pm. Potential vendors or interested parties are invited to contest the sole source designation by submitting documentation online through the Collier County Procurement Services Division Online Bidding System, demonstrating alternative qualified sources exist. The procurement process requires respondents to provide their name and detailed explanation of potential alternative sources, with the Procurement Services Division retaining sole discretion in evaluating and approving equal status of proposed alternatives. This notice is explicitly not an invitation to bid or quote, and no pricing information is requested at this stage.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. While the notice indicates a sole source intent for Standard Signs, Inc., it provides an opportunity for other vendors to challenge this designation by proving equivalent capabilities. No specific incumbent vendor information beyond Standard Signs, Inc. is provided in the documentation. The procurement appears focused on airport signage infrastructure, suggesting potential integration requirements with existing airport lighting and signage systems. Although no specific award value or budget range is detailed in the available documents, the procurement covers LED bulbs, parts, and supplies for airport signage, implying a potentially significant investment in specialized equipment. The contract period spanning from November 2024 to September 2028 suggests a long-term strategic procurement approach for maintaining and upgrading airport signage infrastructure in Collier County, Florida.