Notice of Intent to Award a Single Source Procurement for COBUS 3000

The contract involves the procurement of additional COBUS 3000 buses to ensure the continuity of operations for the Automated People Mover (APM) system at a Florida airport. The primary purpose is to provide sufficient passenger transportation capacity in case any APM system becomes inoperative. The vendor, COBUS, LLC, has committed to delivering 10 buses, which can be onsite within 15 months of an executed purchase order, prior to the commencement of construction for the Airside 2 APM system. The estimated value of this procurement is approximately $5.51 million, with no specified contract duration. This procurement is designated as a single-source purchase, indicating that COBUS, LLC is the sole provider capable of meeting the specific requirements within the needed timeframe. The solicitation was posted on March 8, 2024, with a response deadline of March 29, 2024. The contract is managed by Florida’s Procurement Services, and interested parties can contact Dorie Yepez for further details. The initiative underscores the importance of maintaining operational resilience for passenger movement during system outages, ensuring seamless airport operations.