ZICLA Zebra Family Products; Zipper System and Vectorial System

The City of Orlando's Procurement and Contracts Division is seeking a sole source procurement for bicycle lane separators through Solicitation Number S24-0469, specifically the ZICLA Zebra Family Products' Zipper System and Vectorial System. The procurement targets infrastructure improvements for transportation and mobility, with Florida Transcor Inc identified as the exclusive distributor for these specialized bicycle lane separation products. The solicitation was released on June 17, 2024, with a submission deadline of June 24, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. During this seven-calendar-day window, alternative suppliers are invited to submit product information, statements of qualifications, and capabilities to demonstrate their ability to provide comparable products. The key objective is to acquire bicycle lane separation systems that meet specific technical requirements, with ZICLA asserting unique patent rights and exclusive distribution channels in the United States. Potential respondents must communicate directly with Purchasing Agent Brian Ferrier via email at brian.ferrier@orlando.gov to be considered.

No specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions were explicitly detailed in the procurement documents. The opportunity appears open to any qualified supplier capable of demonstrating equivalent product capabilities to the ZICLA Zebra Family Products. While no specific contract value or budget range was provided, the procurement suggests an infrastructure-related investment in urban transportation improvements. The incumbent vendor, Florida Transcor Inc, is positioned as the current exclusive distributor, with ZICLA holding the underlying patent and exploitation rights for the Zipper System and Vectorial System in the United States. The procurement covers distribution territories including Florida, with specific references to potential implementation in urban areas like Orlando and potentially extending to other jurisdictions such as Miami Beach. No detailed integration requirements or existing technological infrastructure specifications were outlined in the available documentation.