Notice of Intent to Award a Sole/Single Source Procurement: Ring Power Corporation

The City of North Port intends to award a sole-source contract to Ring Power Corporation for the repair of Caterpillar equipment, with an estimated value of $50,000. This action is based on Florida State Statute 287.057(5)(c), which allows for direct negotiations with a single contractor without a formal solicitation process. The purpose of this notice is to inform interested parties that responses received will be used solely to determine if a competitive procurement should be pursued; they will not be considered proposals, bids, or quotes. The contract pertains specifically to the maintenance and repair services for Caterpillar machinery, and the procurement is managed under the NAICS code 811310, which covers general automotive repair and maintenance services. The notice was posted on September 22, 2022, with a response deadline of September 29, 2022. The procurement is managed by the City of North Port, Florida, and further details can be accessed through the provided DemandStar link. This process underscores the City's intent to streamline the acquisition by directly negotiating with Ring Power Corporation, emphasizing the specialized nature of the services and the vendor’s unique qualifications or capabilities related to Caterpillar equipment repairs.