Notice of Intent to Award a Sole/Single Source Procurement: Case Power & Equipment of Florida

The City of North Port intends to award a sole-source contract to Case Power & Equipment of Florida for the repair of Case brand equipment under a blanket purchase agreement. The contract is valued at approximately $10,000 and is based on the authority provided by Florida State Statute 287.057(5)(c), which allows for sole or single-source procurement when justified. This notice indicates that the City will negotiate directly with the identified vendor without soliciting competitive bids or proposals, although any responses received will be used solely to determine if a competitive process should be initiated in the future. The procurement pertains specifically to maintenance or repair services for equipment, and the process is not open for proposals at this stage. The solicitation was posted on August 11, 2022, with a response deadline of August 18, 2022. The procurement falls under the NAICS code 811310, which covers equipment repair and maintenance services, and is managed by the City of North Port in Florida. This approach streamlines the procurement process for specialized services or products where only one vendor is deemed capable of fulfilling the requirements efficiently. Further details about the procurement can be accessed through the provided DemandStar link.