Sole Source with Unimar

Brevard County, Florida, is pursuing a sole source procurement for specialized public safety tower lighting system components from Unimar. The county seeks to acquire a new flash head, cable, and white driver module to replace existing equipment for its public safety infrastructure. This procurement is being conducted through a sole source justification process under section 287.057(5)(3)(c) of the Florida Statutes and Brevard County Policy BCC-25. The Notice of Intended Decision was posted on November 25, 2025, with responses accepted until December 2, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. Interested vendors who believe they can meet or exceed the technical requirements must submit compelling technical data to demonstrate their capability. The Emergency Management department, with Heather Riley as the primary contact, will manage the procurement process. The county reserves the right to cancel the sole source intent and pursue a formal competitive solicitation if alternative vendors can provide substantially similar products or services.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restricted vendor categories. No incumbent vendor information beyond Unimar is provided in the documentation. The sole source justification form indicates that approval levels will depend on the final purchase amount, with approval authority ranging from the Assistant County Manager (for amounts between $50,000 and $100,000) to the Board of County Commissioners (for amounts exceeding $200,000). While specific pricing details are not disclosed, the procurement involves highly specialized public safety tower lighting system components that require precise technical compatibility. The county has implemented a rigorous review process that includes multiple levels of certification, with signatories required to affirm they have reviewed Florida Statutes Chapter 838 and have no conflicts of interest in the vendor selection. Vendors interested in additional information can contact Heather Riley by phone at 321-617-7390 or email at heather.riley@brevardfl.gov.