Intent to Single Source Custom-Built or Commercially Available Mobile Ventilation and Mako Air Support Apparatus

The contract involves a sole-source procurement for a mobile ventilation and air support apparatus, which can be either custom-built or commercially available. The final product must feature a mobile ventilation unit capable of delivering 380,000 CFM with 360-degree rotation, a wire remote, a water mist system, collapsible ducts designed to attach to the ventilation fan, an SCBA containment and fill station, and a Class 6-8 aluminum truck chassis. The SCBA containment and fill station must be of the Mako brand, supplied through an authorized dealer, with Tampa Fire Rescue retaining the option to customize the specifications further beyond those outlined. The solicitation, posted on June 3, 2025, with a response deadline of June 6, 2025, is managed by the Florida Fire Rescue organization. The contract value is estimated to range between $500,000 and $1,500,000. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Chelsea Mulligan, reachable via email or phone. The project aims to ensure that Tampa Fire Rescue acquires a highly capable and customizable ventilation and support system to enhance firefighting operations.