Brian Bidwell

Sole Source for Creel Tractor for Kubota UTV Sales, Rentals, Service & Parts to Maintain Manufacturer Warranty

The City of Fort Myers has issued a notice for a sole source designation regarding solicitation number 26-093 for a Creel Tractor for Kubota UTV sales, rentals, service, and parts to maintain manufacturer warranty. The procurement division intends to utilize the sole source method to contract with a specific identified vendor under the authority of Florida State Statute 287.057(3)(c). This notice serves to inform the public that the identified supplier is currently considered the exclusive source for these required products and services. This is not a formal solicitation, and no formal bids or proposals are required at this stage. However, any supplier that believes they are capable of providing the same type of product or service is encouraged to submit their product information, statement of qualifications, and capabilities for consideration. All responses must be submitted via the vendor questionnaire no later than the deadline of September 7, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. The posting will remain active for fifteen calendar days to allow potential competitors to notify the Purchasing Agent of their ability to meet the city's requirements.

FloridaFL, USA

NAICS

441227

Motorcycle, ATV, and All Other Motor Vehicle Dealers

26-093

Awarded Sep 7, 2026

State & Local1

Sole Source for Bobcat Holdings for OEM Parts to Maintain Manufacturer Warranty Coverage

The City of Fort Myers has issued Notice Sole Source 26-092 to procure original equipment manufacturer OEM parts from Bobcat Holdings. This action is being conducted under the authority of Florida State Statute 287.057(3)(c) to ensure the maintenance of manufacturer warranty coverage, as the city has determined that using any other supplier would void said warranties. This is not a formal solicitation, and no formal bids or proposals are required for the intended award to Bobcat Holdings. The notice was posted on August 20, 2026, and will remain active for fifteen calendar days. While the city intends to negotiate with Bobcat Holdings, other suppliers who believe they can provide the same products or services may submit their product information, capabilities, and statements of qualifications through the vendor questionnaire by September 7, 2026. Such responses will be used solely to determine if a competitive procurement process is necessary. Primary points of contact for this action include Fleet Superintendent Brian Bidwell and Senior Procurement Specialist Kirk Zimmerman.

FloridaFL, USA

NAICS

423840

Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

Source portal

OpenGov

Posted Aug 20, 2026

Sole Source 26-092

Closed

State & Local1

Sole Source for CASE Equipment OEM Parts, Repairs & Service to Maintain Manufacturer Warranty

The City of Fort Myers has issued a notice for a sole source designation regarding solicitation number 26-091 for CASE equipment OEM parts, repairs, and service required to maintain manufacturer warranties. The procurement division intends to utilize the sole source method to contract with a specific identified vendor, as they are currently considered the exclusive source for these specialized services. This notice serves as a formal opportunity for other suppliers to demonstrate their capability to provide the same products or services before the city proceeds with a non-competitive award under Florida State Statute 287.057(3)(c). Any interested parties who believe they can provide the required equipment parts and services must submit their product information, statements of qualifications, and capabilities through the official vendor questionnaire no later than the deadline of September 7, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. ET. This posting remains active for fifteen calendar days from its release. It is important to note that any responses submitted during this period are not considered formal bids, proposals, or quotes, but are instead used solely to determine if a competitive procurement process is necessary. All communications regarding this notice must be directed to the designated procurement contact via email.

FloridaFL, USA

NAICS

811310

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

Source portal

OpenGov

Posted Aug 20, 2026

Sole Source 26-091

Closed

State & Local1

Sole Source for Environmental Products Group (EPG) for Specialized Pumps, Street Sweepers, OEM Replacement Parts, Service and Repairs

The City of Fort Myers has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a sole source contract, identified as Sole Source 26-090, to Environmental Products Group (EPG). This procurement is for the provision of specialized pumps, street sweepers, OEM replacement parts, and associated service and repairs. The city is utilizing the sole source method under the authority of Florida State Statute 287.057(3)(c), justifying the decision based on the requirement for OEM parts to ensure that existing warranties are not voided. While this is not a formal solicitation and no bids are required, the notice serves as a public announcement to determine if other capable suppliers exist. Any vendor believing they can provide the same products or services must submit product information, statements of qualifications, or capabilities through the vendor questionnaire by September 7, 2026. Such submissions will be used exclusively to determine if a competitive procurement process is necessary. Primary points of contact for this action include Fleet Superintendent Brian Bidwell and Senior Procurement Specialist Kirk Zimmerman.

FloridaFL, USA

NAICS

333914

Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing

Source portal

OpenGov

Posted Aug 20, 2026

Sole Source 26-090

Closed

State & Local1

Sole Source for Petersen Industries

The City of Fort Myers has issued a notice for a sole source designation regarding solicitation number 26-089 for Petersen Industries. This notice serves as an intent to negotiate and award a contract with this specific vendor under the authority of Florida State Statute 287.057(3)(c), as they have been identified as the exclusive source for the required products or services. This is not a formal solicitation or a request for bids, but rather a procedural step to determine if competitive procurement is necessary. Any supplier that believes they are capable of providing the same products or services must submit their product information, statement of qualifications, and capabilities through the vendor questionnaire no later than the response deadline of September 7, 2026. This posting will remain active for fifteen calendar days from its posting date. All communications regarding this matter must be directed to the Purchasing Agent via email. Responses received during this period will be used solely to evaluate whether the city should proceed with a competitive procurement process or move forward with the identified sole source.

FloridaFL, USA

Source portal

OpenGov

Posted Aug 20, 2026

Sole Source 26-089

Closed

State & Local1

Sole Source for Pat’s Pump & Blower for Aquatech Vac-Con Equipment, Parts and Service to Maintain Manufacturer Warranty Requirements

The City of Fort Myers, under solicitation number Sole Source 26-088, intends to award a contract to Pat’s Pump & Blower for Aquatech Vac-Con equipment, parts, and service. This procurement is being conducted as a sole source action in accordance with Florida State Statute 287.057(3)(c) because utilizing any other supplier would void the manufacturer warranty. The notice was posted on August 20, 2026, with a response deadline of September 7, 2026. This action is not a formal solicitation, and no proposals or bids are required. However, the city has provided a fifteen-day window for other suppliers to challenge the sole source designation by submitting product information, statements of qualifications, or capabilities through the vendor questionnaire section of the electronic bidding system. Primary contact for this action is Fleet Superintendent Brian Bidwell, with Procurement Manager Denise Finn serving as the secondary contact.

FloridaFL, USA

NAICS

811310

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

Source portal

OpenGov

Posted Aug 20, 2026

Sole Source 26-088

Closed

Awarded1

Sole Source for Southport Truck Group for Freightliner Heavy Truck Parts to Maintain Manufacturer Warranty Requirements

The City of Fort Myers Procurement Division is posting a sole source notice for Southport Truck Group to supply Freightliner heavy truck parts needed to maintain manufacturer warranty requirements. The action is being pursued under Florida Statute 287.057(3)(c), with the City indicating that the identified supplier is currently the exclusive source for the required product or service. This is not a formal solicitation, and no bid, quote, or proposal submission is required; however, any vendor that believes it can provide an equivalent product or service is invited to submit supporting product information, qualifications, and capabilities for review so the City can determine whether a competitive procurement should be initiated. The notice was posted on August 20, 2026, and will remain open for fifteen calendar days, with responses due by September 7, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The procurement is associated with the Fort Myers office in Florida, and the main contact is Brian Bidwell, Fleet Superintendent, with Denise Finn listed as the secondary procurement contact. The stated procurement approach is to award directly to the named supplier based on the sole source justification, specifically to ensure the required parts align with Freightliner warranty standards and operational needs.

FloridaFL, USA

NAICS

423120

Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers

Sole Source 26-087

Awarded Sep 7, 2026

State & Local1

Sole Source for Reliable Transmission Service for Allison Transmissions & Related Components, Including Parts, Repairs and Service to Maintain Manufacturer Warranty Requirements

The City of Fort Myers Procurement Division has issued a Notice of Intent for a sole source procurement, identified as Sole Source 26-086, to acquire transmission services, parts, and repairs for Allison Transmissions and related components. This action is conducted under the authority of Florida State Statute 287.057(3)(c) with the intent to award the contract to Allison Transmission. The primary justification for this sole source designation is the requirement to maintain manufacturer warranty standards, as using any other supplier would void the existing warranties. While this is not a formal solicitation and no bids are required, the notice remains active for fifteen calendar days from the posting date of August 20, 2026. Other suppliers capable of providing similar products or services may submit product information, statements of qualifications, or capabilities through the vendor questionnaire by the deadline of September 7, 2026. Such submissions are used solely to determine if the city should instead conduct a competitive procurement. Primary points of contact for this action include Fleet Superintendent Brian Bidwell and Senior Procurement Specialist Kirk Zimmerman.

FloridaFL, USA

NAICS

811310

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

Source portal

OpenGov

Posted Aug 20, 2026

Sole Source 26-086

Closed

State & Local1

Sole Source for Sunbelt LLC for Parts, Repairs and Service for Heil Sanitation Truck Bodies & Related Equipment to Maintain Manufacturer Warranty Requirements

The City of Fort Myers has issued a notice for a sole source designation regarding solicitation number 26-085, intended for Sunbelt LLC. This procurement is specifically for parts, repairs, and service for Heil sanitation truck bodies and related equipment, which is necessary to maintain manufacturer warranty requirements. The city intends to negotiate and award this contract with Sunbelt LLC as the exclusive source under the authority of Florida State Statute 287.057(3)(c). This notice serves as an opportunity for other suppliers to demonstrate their capability to provide the same products or services. Any vendor believing they can meet these requirements must submit product information, statements of qualifications, or capability documentation through the official vendor questionnaire no later than the response deadline of September 7, 2026. Responses submitted during this fifteen-day period will be used solely to determine if a competitive procurement process is necessary, and they will not be treated as formal bids, proposals, or quotes.

FloridaFL, USA

NAICS

811310

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

Source portal

OpenGov

Posted Aug 20, 2026

Sole Source 26-085

Closed

State & Local1

Sole Source for Elgin Street Sweeper Equipment, Parts and Repairs to Maintain Manufacturer Warranty Requirements

The City of Fort Myers has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a sole source contract, identified as Sole Source 26-084, for Elgin street sweeper equipment, parts, and repairs. This action is being taken under the authority of Florida State Statute 287.057(3)(c) to ensure that manufacturer warranty requirements are maintained, as using another supplier would void the warranty. The City has identified Elgin as the exclusive source for these specific services and parts. While this is not a formal solicitation and no submissions are required, the notice remains active for fifteen calendar days. Any supplier claiming the capability to provide the same products or services must submit product information, a statement of qualifications, and capabilities via the vendor questionnaire by September 7, 2026. The primary points of contact for this procurement are Fleet Superintendent Brian Bidwell and Senior Procurement Specialist Kirk Zimmerman.

FloridaFL, USA

NAICS

811310

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

Source portal

OpenGov

Posted Aug 20, 2026

Sole Source 26-084

Closed