Playworld Systems Products and Services

Sarasota County is conducting a sole source procurement for Playworld Systems Products and Services under Solicitation Number 2024-ISS-355, with Playmore Recreational Products and Services identified as the exclusive authorized dealer for Playworld equipment in Florida. The procurement specifically seeks to renew the current arrangement for recreational equipment, with potential for a competitive solicitation if alternative vendors can demonstrate equivalent product capabilities. The solicitation was released on December 5, 2024, with key dates including a deadline for questions on December 9, 2024, and a final response deadline of December 10, 2024, at 5:00 pm. Responses must be submitted electronically through the ProcureNow portal, and vendors interested in challenging the sole source status must complete an Intent to Sole Source Response form with supporting documentation. The procurement covers the design, sale, and installation of Playworld recreational equipment, with a focus on replacement parts and equipment that can only be ordered through the authorized representative.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned, the procurement allows for potential competitive alternatives if vendors can prove equivalent product capabilities. The incumbent vendor, Playmore Recreational Products and Services, is confirmed as the exclusive authorized dealer through a sole source letter dated September 11, 2024, which provides contact information for Kristi M. Teats, Customer Service/Logistics Manager at Playworld. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available documentation. The procurement is subject to standard county terms and conditions, including compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and potential vendors must meet standard insurance and eligibility requirements. Integration considerations appear minimal, as the procurement seems focused on maintaining an existing relationship with a specialized recreational equipment provider.