Play & Park Structures Playground Equipment

Sarasota County is pursuing a sole source procurement with Bliss Products and Services, Inc. for Play & Park Structures replacement parts and playground equipment. The procurement specifically covers replacement parts, accessories, and equipment for existing playground systems installed in county parks, with Bliss Products confirmed as the exclusive sales agency for Play & Park Structures in Florida. The solicitation (No. 2023-ISS-075) was released on November 6, 2023, with key deadlines including November 17, 2023, for questions and November 20, 2023, at 5:00 pm for electronic responses through the ProcureNow portal. The county has structured this as a potential sole source procurement, but maintains the option to convert to a competitive solicitation if other vendors can demonstrate the ability to supply substantially similar products or services. Respondents must submit their proposals electronically and comply with standard county terms and conditions, including local, state, and federal regulatory requirements, insurance specifications, and employment eligibility verification.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The sole source procurement is limited to a one-year period from December 18, 2023, to December 17, 2024, with an estimated annual expenditure of $25,000. Bliss Products is currently the incumbent vendor and the only confirmed vendor for these specific playground equipment replacement parts. The county reserves the right to terminate the procurement if a vendor cannot meet specifications or fails to comply with stated terms. The procurement is specifically for replacement parts, accessories, and equipment for existing playground systems, to be purchased as needed by parks maintenance staff, with a total procurement value under $150,000. The procurement covers equipment for parks within Sarasota County, including the Siesta Key CDP jurisdiction, and requires vendors to demonstrate the ability to provide high-quality, compatible replacement parts for existing Play & Park Structures playground equipment.