Teledyne FLIR Traffic Monitoring Systems and Thermal Imaging Cameras

Sarasota County is pursuing a sole source procurement with Control Technologies Inc. for traffic monitoring systems and thermal imaging cameras to be deployed at signalized intersections throughout the county. The procurement specifically covers Teledyne FLIR traffic monitoring systems, which include thermal imaging cameras, associated parts, repairs, and shipping services. The contract is structured as a three-year renewal, spanning from 07/26/2024 to 07/25/2027, with an electronic submission requirement through the ProcureNow portal. Vendors must submit responses by June 18, 2024, at 5:00 pm, with a deadline for questions on June 17, 2024. The county has established a procurement authorization not to exceed $150,000, with an estimated annual expenditure of $100,000. While initially positioned as a sole source procurement, the county maintains the right to cancel and pursue a competitive solicitation if alternative vendors can demonstrate equivalent product capabilities. The primary evaluation criteria will focus on the vendor's ability to provide traffic monitoring systems that ensure safety and reliability under various weather conditions.

The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Control Technologies Inc. is currently identified as the exclusive sole source vendor for Teledyne FLIR products related to intersection control in Florida, as confirmed by manufacturer correspondence dated May 24, 2024. Vendors interested in challenging the sole source status are invited to complete an Intent to Sole Source Response form demonstrating comparable product capabilities. The procurement is subject to the availability of lawfully budgeted and appropriated funds, with standard government contract terms covering compliance, insurance, warranties, and termination provisions. The existing infrastructure involves signalized intersections within Sarasota County, including the Siesta Key CDP area, where the thermal imaging cameras will be deployed. The total anticipated contract value is $300,000 over the three-year period, with potential flexibility if alternative vendors can meet the county's technical and performance requirements.