Sonitrol Monitoring and Maintenance Services

The Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) is seeking security monitoring and maintenance services for seven DFS-occupied buildings in Tallahassee, with a specific intent to procure services from Sonitrol of Tallahassee Inc. as a single-source provider. The procurement covers comprehensive security system services including installation, monitoring, and maintenance of proprietary security equipment for the period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. Key objectives include 24/7/365 alarm verification, equipment maintenance, and preventing unauthorized access to state facilities. The procurement is mission-critical for protecting state employees, property, and Florida citizens. Prospective vendors must submit relevant information no later than June 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. (ET), with the department reserving the right to review and determine if alternative service providers exist. If no alternative vendors are identified, DFS will proceed with Sonitrol under Section 120.57(3) of Florida Statutes, utilizing the attached PUR 7776 form as the primary procurement documentation.

The procurement appears to be restricted to Sonitrol of Tallahassee Inc. due to their proprietary security system technology, with no explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned. The incumbent vendor, Sonitrol, has previously installed security equipment in the buildings, and using non-Sonitrol technicians would void the existing equipment warranty. The total estimated contract value is $135,111.84, covering a one-year service period. Integration requirements are specific to Sonitrol's proprietary security systems, which include specialized alarm verification and monitoring technologies. The procurement process emphasizes the unique capabilities of Sonitrol, including lifetime equipment warranty and specialized maintenance services that are deemed critical to the department's security infrastructure. No alternative vendor qualifications or competitive bidding process is outlined in the documentation, reinforcing the single-source nature of this procurement.