Cummins OEM Parts and Service

Lee County is conducting a sole-source procurement for Cummins OEM parts and service to support 162 Cummins-powered generators, engines, control and circuit boards, and Power Command panels across multiple departments including Facilities Construction & Management, Fleet Management, Lee Tran, Solid Waste, and Utilities. The procurement is limited to Cummins, Inc., dba Cummins Sales and Service, due to the necessity of proprietary diagnostic tools, specialized technician training, and direct access to manufacturer updates required to maintain equipment reliability, ensure warranty compliance, and prevent performance degradation or costly failures caused by non-OEM parts. The County’s existing fleet and equipment are engineered specifically for Cummins components, making authorized service and genuine parts essential for operational continuity and fiscal responsibility. The solicitation, identified as SS260336KCW, was posted on July 23, 2026, with a response deadline of August 13, 2026, and is managed by the Lee County Procurement Management Department under Florida state jurisdiction. Vendors seeking to challenge the sole-source determination must contact Kevin Walker at the provided email and phone number for review. The contract requires vendors to submit multiple compliance documents including a completed IRS Form W-9, a Certificate of Insurance, a Criminal Background Certification, a Customer Identification Program (CIP) Form 1295, an EDGAR Certification confirming adherence to Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), and a Deviations Form if applicable. Although the contract does not specify a term or dollar value, it includes strict operational provisions: no additions to the scope of work can exceed 10% of the original contract value annually without formal amendment, and communication with county board members or administrative staff regarding the solicitation is prohibited to ensure procurement integrity. Personnel qualifications are evaluated as part of the process, and contractors must comply with state laws prohibiting boycotts of energy companies, Israel, and firearm entities if the contract value exceeds $100,000 and the vendor has 10 or more employees. While no federal contract clauses or detailed packaging, shipping, or payment instructions are included, invoicing must be directed to the County and all work is performed within Florida. Final acceptance is assumed to occur at county facility locations where equipment is installed or serviced, and all employees with direct, ongoing contact must pass state-mandated criminal history checks and fingerprinting.