SESCO Lighting, Inc

The City of Oviedo, Florida, has issued a Public Notice of Intent to Single/Sole Source Purchase Request for Information (RFI) 25-47 focused on LED lighting products from SESCO Lighting, Inc. for fiscal year 2025-2026. The procurement seeks to verify whether the specifications for LED lighting are nonrestrictive and determine if multiple companies can provide equivalent products, specifically targeting brands like Hadco, Lumec, Gardco, and Stonco. Responses will be accepted until August 1, 2025, at 08:00 A.M. EST, with submissions possible through electronic means or hand-delivery to the City of Oviedo Purchasing Division. The RFI's primary objective is to establish approved equal status for alternative LED lighting products, with evaluations to be conducted jointly by the Purchasing Division and the requesting Department. A supporting document from Signify (formerly Philips Lighting) confirms SESCO Lighting as the sole authorized Manufacturer's Representative in Florida, with comprehensive rights to represent all Signify fixture brands for marketing, sales, and support. Respondents are explicitly instructed not to provide pricing in their initial response, with the evaluation focusing on product equivalency and technical specifications.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations, maintaining an open competitive approach. The RFI emphasizes non-discrimination, ensuring that all services, programs, and activities are offered without bias based on race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. While no specific award value or budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement covers LED lighting products for the City of Oviedo's infrastructure needs for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The document indicates a preference for SESCO Lighting as the primary vendor, but remains open to alternative providers who can demonstrate equivalent product capabilities. The procurement appears to be structured to validate product equivalency and expand potential vendor options for municipal LED lighting requirements. Signify's letter of authorization for SESCO Lighting suggests a strategic partnership that provides a competitive advantage in the Florida market for municipal lighting solutions.