Specialized Rescue Tools for Training Purposes, Term Contract
Awarded State & local contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 4159GM
- State
- Florida
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
- NIGP codes
- UNSPSC codes
- Points of contact
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- Rick Collins rick.collins@marion.k12.fl.us (352) 671-7500
- Garrett McCallum garrett.mccallum@marion.k12.fl.us
- Michelle Fritz michelle.fritz@marion.k12.fl.us (352) 671-7700
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About this opportunity
The School Board of Marion County, Florida has issued Bid 4159GM for a term contract to procure specialized rescue tools for training purposes at the Florida State Fire College located in Ocala. The procurement seeks firm pricing for a comprehensive range of rescue equipment including waler rails, trench bag kits, bipod conversion kits, struts, longshore equipment, clamps, pressure regulators, base plates, breaching tools, and drill kits from manufacturers like ParaTech and Holmatro. The solicitation covers 29 specific line items with estimated quantities ranging from one to ten units per item, with the understanding that actual purchase quantities may fluctuate based on district needs. Bid submissions were due on November 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with electronic submissions required through www.myvendorlink.com. Vendors were required to complete the Proposal Form Excel file, provide executed bid documents, submit required certifications, and include manufacturer authorization letters. The contract term was initially set from December 10, 2025, through June 30, 2026, though a subsequent addendum modified the end date to December 31, 2025, with potential for six additional six-month renewals by mutual agreement.
No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly noted in the procurement documents. Three vendors submitted bids: TechnicalRescue.com, Inc. from Cooper City, Florida; Team Equipment, Inc. from New Port Richey, Florida; and North America Fire Equipment Co., Inc./NAFECO from Decatur, Alabama. The budgeted resources for this procurement totaled $87,000.00, with Team Equipment, Inc. ultimately awarded the contract at $86,831.20. Bidders were required to be registered to do business in Florida and in good standing, with mandatory insurance requirements including workers' compensation and commercial general liability with minimum limits of $1,000,000. The procurement also included provisions for out-of-state bidders to submit a Statement of Principal Place of Business, and all awarded vendors must comply with Florida Statute background screening requirements and the Jessica Lunsford Act for on-site personnel. The School Board reserved the right to award by item, by group/category, or to primary and secondary suppliers, with the selection based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
Opportunity text
The purpose and intent of this term contract is to secure firm pricing for the purchase of rescue tools listed on the Proposal Form. These tools are intended to be used for training purposes at the Florida State Fire College, which is located at 11655 NW Gainesville Rd, Ocala, FL 34482. The District intends to purchase the items listed in the Fixed Price section the Proposal Form at the estimated quantities presented shortly after Board approval. However, the items and estimated quantities listed are not fixed and subject to change depending on the needs of the District. This may happen at any time between the posting of this competitive solicitation and any resulting purchase after Board approval during the term of the bid. Please see the Specifications section of the document titled, "Bid 4159GM Purchase of Rescue Tools for Training Purposes - REQUIRED FORMS" for more information. Please read the attachment named "Bid 4159GM Specialized Rescue Tools for Training Purposes - TERMS AND CONDITIONS" and print out the attachment named "Bid 4159GM Specialized Rescue Tools for Training Purposes - REQUIRED FORMS". Read the Specifications, complete the forms, and submit those forms on VendorLink along with a completed copy of the Excel file titled, "Bid 4159GM Specialized Rescue Tools for Training Purposes - PROPOSAL FORM" before the due date and time.
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