Sole Source - Western Global

The City of Fort Myers is proceeding with a sole source procurement under Florida State Statute 287.057(3)(c) to acquire a TRANSCUBE Global Series transportable fuel storage tank mounted on a trailer from Western Global, identified as the exclusive manufacturer and supplier of this product. The unit features a brim fill capacity of 949 liters (251 US gallons) and a safe fill capacity of 902 liters (237 US gallons), along with integrated safety and functional features including double-wall construction, a UL142 and other multiple regulatory certifications (CAN/ULC-S601, US DOT, UN-IBC, Transport Canada, NFPA30), and a 12V 20 GPM pump kit complete with filter, hose swivel, and digital meter. The transport trailer is highway-approved, galvanized, and equipped with electric brakes. This specialized equipment ensures compliance with North American safety, transport, and environmental standards, meeting stringent certification requirements vital for mobile fuel storage and distribution operations. The procurement is not competitive; it is based on a sole source justification supported by a formal letter and quote from Western Global, emphasizing the lack of alternative suppliers able to produce equipment meeting these specifications. The total quoted price, including the tank, pump kit, trailer assembly, and shipping, amounts to $12,509.00 with full prepayment required prior to delivery. The City has issued a public notice on November 20, 2024, allowing a 15-day period for other potential suppliers to submit statements of qualifications or capability if they believe they can provide comparable products, with a deadline of December 4, 2024. No formal Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses or competitive award evaluation criteria apply, and the contract documents do not specify detailed delivery dates beyond the procurement timeline and prepayment terms. Delivery and acceptance will occur at the City of Fort Myers facility, where inspection will verify conformity to all specified certifications and product features. All communications and submissions should be directed via email to the City's designated procurement representative, with no formal solicitation issued beyond this sole source notice.