Bike and Scooter Charging Station

The Florida Southwestern State College is procuring a single 16-unit solar-powered e-bike and scooter charging station from EnerFusion Inc. through a sole source acquisition under State Board of Education Administrative Rule 6A-14.0734(2)(e), bypassing competitive bidding due to the product’s unique technical specifications that cannot be met by commercially available alternatives. The charging station must feature aluminum construction to withstand Florida’s humid and coastal environment, an integrated canopy for weather protection and off-grid solar power generation, and the ability to simultaneously charge 16 devices with app-based monitoring and access control. The contract value is fixed at $32,395 for one unit, with no option clauses or defined quantities for future purchases, though the procurement documentation notes an expectation of repeat acquisitions. Delivery and installation are required at the college’s campuses in Florida, with inspection and acceptance to be conducted by the institution upon completion of on-site installation. EnerFusion Inc. is the exclusive manufacturer, distributor, and seller of this custom system, with no authorized agents or competing products meeting the mandated specifications. No federal acquisition regulations apply; the procurement follows state administrative rules and lacks standard FAR clauses, payment details, accounting codes, invoicing systems, or designated contracting officers. The vendor’s point of contact is Joseph M. Kobus, III, and the college’s procurement lead is Rick Pence. Environmental suitability, corrosion resistance, and system functionality are the sole acceptance criteria, with no formal evaluation weights, scoring, or risk assessments. Packaging, preservation, marking, and shipping requirements are not documented, and no military standards or compliance labels are specified. All justification and documentation were submitted internally via the college’s procurement process, with no public portal or external submission method required.