Re-Installation of Communications Equipment on FHP Buses

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) intends to enter into a single source purchase with Williams Communications, Inc. for the re-installation of communications equipment on Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) buses. The purpose of this project is to add Radio Frequency (RF) coax panels, video switchers, and replace or reinstall communications equipment that was previously removed from the FHP buses during remodeling. The project includes all necessary equipment, labor, shipping, and handling. Williams Communications, Inc. is identified as the sole source provider for this project, as the original installer of the Harris and Catalyst Communications equipment in the FHP buses, the authorized servicing dealer for the Harris radios, and a certified maintenance provider for the Catalyst Communications systems. The estimated value of this single source purchase is $60,000.00. The justification for the sole source award is that Williams Communications, Inc. has the unique skills, knowledge, and proprietary information about the communications equipment and its custom installation in the FHP buses, and is the only vendor that can provide the required re-installation services.

This contracting opportunity is limited to Williams Communications, Inc. as the sole source provider. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor, Williams Communications, Inc., is the only eligible contractor for this project due to their specialized knowledge and expertise with the existing communications equipment and its integration into the FHP buses.