Single Source Purchase - Vigneaux Fire/Security Shutter Replacements

The Lee County Port Authority is issuing a single/sole source procurement notice for the purchase and installation of replacement fire and security shutters (Vigneaux doors) for the Southwest Florida International Airport's Baggage Handling System, with Reference Number 26-0062. This procurement, initiated on April 15, 2026, by the Maintenance department and authorized by the Senior Procurement Manager, involves the replacement of baggage claim and ticket counter shutters at the airport facilities. The deliverables include the supply and installation of Vigneaux Corporation shutters, which are proprietary fire and security doors engineered specifically for airport baggage handling operations. Key objectives include maintaining system compatibility with the existing Baggage Handling System, ensuring operational continuity across both the legacy terminal and the newly constructed Concourse E, and reducing maintenance training requirements through equipment standardization. The procurement timeline establishes a posting date of April 16, 2026, with a fifteen (15) business day notice period ending May 8, 2026, during which prospective vendors may submit information regarding their ability to supply the commodities or services. Following the review period, the Lee County Port Authority will finalize the purchase if the sole source determination is confirmed, subject to approval from the Lee County Board of Port Commissioners for purchases exceeding board level thresholds.

Vigneaux Corporation, represented by The Lenape Group LLC, is identified as the sole source provider for these specialized shutters based on their proprietary control systems that integrate directly with the existing airport infrastructure utilizing open and close photo-eye technology to detect obstructions. The sole source justification emphasizes that Vigneaux is the only manufacturer of these doors in the United States and maintains exclusive control of replacement parts and communication protocols, making them the only viable supplier without requiring extensive re-engineering of the Baggage Handling System. The procurement documentation does not indicate specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or preferences for particular organization types. Pricing has been determined reasonable based on historical cost and price comparisons with previous purchase order 25930951, though the exact contract value is not disclosed in the available documentation. The award will proceed directly to Vigneaux Corporation contingent upon the Authority's final determination that the commodities are available solely from this source and receipt of necessary Board approvals.