Sole Source SMART Trailer Purchase

Pinellas County, Florida, is pursuing a non-competitive procurement method for the purchase of a SMART Trailer through its Administrative Services Purchasing & Risk Management Division. The procurement is specifically targeting a sole source acquisition from Rehab for Firefighters, Inc., which is identified as the exclusive vendor for SMART Trailer products in the United States. Vendors authorized to sell SMART trailer products are required to submit a corporate letter verifying their authorization by January 4, 2024, at 3:00 PM EST via the OpenGov platform. The county will use these responses to determine if bona fide competition exists for the procurement. The solicitation was initially released on December 21, 2023, with a deadline for questions on December 28, 2023. Interested contractors must demonstrate their ability to sell these specific trailer products, with the county reserving the right to award the contract after the response deadline. The procurement process includes provisions for accessibility accommodations, with contact information provided for persons with disabilities who may need assistance participating in the procurement process.

While the documents do not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, the procurement appears to be uniquely structured as a sole source acquisition. No specific incumbent vendors beyond Rehab for Firefighters, Inc. are mentioned, and the documents do not provide details about potential award values or budget ranges for the SMART Trailer purchase. The procurement is being handled by Thomas Russell, the Procurement Analyst Coordinator, and vendors must submit their documentation electronically through the Pinellas County procurement portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pinellasfl. The notice emphasizes the unique nature of the SMART Trailer, suggesting it may have specialized capabilities or features that justify the non-competitive procurement approach. Interested parties are encouraged to carefully review the provided documentation and ensure they meet the specific authorization requirements for selling SMART trailer products in the United States.