Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) equipment with associated engineering, configuration, and programing services

The City of St. Petersburg, Florida is seeking a sole source procurement for Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) equipment along with comprehensive engineering, configuration, and programming services through solicitation SS-24-302. The procurement targets the acquisition of new SEL equipment with original manufacturer certifications, including specific requirements for calibration, warranties, and technical support. Potential suppliers must provide detailed product information, statements of qualifications, and capabilities demonstrating their ability to meet the technical specifications. The solicitation was released on September 17, 2024, with responses due electronically by September 26, 2024, at 5:00 pm through the city's procurement portal. Suppliers are required to submit a vendor questionnaire and supporting documentation within a seven-business-day period, with the opportunity to challenge the potential sole source designation by providing evidence of comparable product and service capabilities.

While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the procurement appears open to qualified suppliers who can demonstrate equivalent technical capabilities to the incumbent vendor. The solicitation does not provide specific budget ranges or award values, and no explicit restrictions on vendor types are outlined. The procurement seems focused on technical competence and the ability to provide specialized electrical engineering equipment and services. The document suggests that the current supplier is being considered as an exclusive source, indicating potential complexity in the equipment or services required. Potential respondents will need to provide comprehensive documentation of their technical qualifications, equipment specifications, and ability to meet the precise engineering and configuration requirements for the SEL equipment.