Sole Source Peterbilt

The City of Fort Myers, located in Lee County, Florida, is pursuing a sole source procurement for Peterbilt trucks, parts, and warranty repairs under Sole Source Number 0073-24. The procurement is scheduled for September 19, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. (ET) and is being conducted under Florida State Statute 287.057(3)(c), which allows for non-competitive procurement in specific circumstances. The primary objective is to contract with The Peterbilt Store South Florida LLC for warranty repairs of Peterbilt product lines, with the justification being that they are the only authorized Peterbilt dealer in the area. This is a NO VALUE designation procurement, meaning no monetary value is explicitly assigned to the contract. The solicitation period will remain active for fifteen calendar days, during which potential alternative suppliers can submit product information, qualifications, and capabilities via email to Rose Theriot (rtheriot@cityftmyers.com). Notably, this is not a formal solicitation, and any responses will be considered solely for determining the potential for future competitive procurement.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The sole source justification is based entirely on The Peterbilt Store South Florida LLC's exclusive authorized dealer status across ten Florida counties: Broward, Collier, Hendry, Lee, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie. The vendor operates seven dealership locations within these counties. While no specific award value or budget range is provided, the procurement is focused on warranty repairs and potential future truck or parts acquisitions. The solicitation allows for potential alternative suppliers to challenge the sole source designation by submitting comprehensive documentation of their capabilities. The procurement will be managed by the Public Works Department, with Peter Bieniek serving as the Public Works Director, and is structured to provide transparency in the vendor selection process while maintaining the current vendor's exclusive status.