Justification of Sole Source from Med Alliance

Request for Information RFI 27-012, issued by the City of Clermont Fire department on October 12, 2026, seeks to determine if Med Alliance is the sole source provider for Ring Rescue specialized ring removal equipment. This inquiry follows a letter from Ring Rescue Inc. stating that Med Alliance has been the exclusive distributor of their products within the state of Florida since June 1, 2023. Interested parties were required to submit responses by November 2, 2026, to verify if equivalent products are available from other vendors. The procurement process is managed through the City of Clermont's OpenGov e-Procurement Portal, which requires vendor registration and the submission of a standard Vendor Information form and IRS Form W-9 for tax identification. Any resulting engagement must adhere to the city's minimum insurance requirements, including General Liability and Automobile Liability coverage of 500,000 dollars per occurrence and statutory Workers Compensation. The city maintains the right to name itself as an additional insured and requires insurance providers to hold a Best's guide rating of B+:VI or better.