Whelen Safety Equipment and Supplies

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) FFS 24 25 84 for the outright purchase and delivery of Whelen brand safety equipment and supplies, targeting Seminole County and state-wide operations. The procurement specifically seeks light bars, remote amplifiers, speakers, LED warning lights, and related safety equipment with estimated quantities ranging from 30 to 100 units. Deliverables must be completed by June 30, 2025, and shipped to the Suwannee Forestry Center in Lake City, Florida. The bid is due on November 25, 2024, with a public bid opening scheduled for November 26, 2024. Evaluation criteria include responsiveness, vendor responsibility, and the lowest grand total price, with FDACS reserving the right to make a single award or no award based on the best interests of the state. Vendors offering equivalent products to specified Whelen items must provide comprehensive product literature demonstrating full equivalency.

The ITB does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations, though the solicitation notes a Florida-based business preference may be applied. No incumbent vendor is identified in the documentation. The procurement will be funded through state funds, with pricing requirements mandating firm fixed unit pricing that includes all delivery costs, and no separate delivery fees will be paid. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the solicitation covers a comprehensive range of safety equipment with potential significant value. Vendors must comply with all specified terms, conditions, and technical specifications outlined in the ITB documents. The contract opportunity allows for potential protest procedures, with specific filing requirements for vendors who wish to challenge any aspect of the solicitation, ensuring a transparent and structured procurement process.