DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE (PUR 7776)

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Sole Source Verification for: Camera for Honeywell DVM System

Advertisement Number: SS-22-126

Advertisement Begin Date/Time: 11/23/2021 at 4:00 PM

Advertisement End Date/Time: 12/14/2021 at 4:00 PM

Commodities:

81112300 Computer hardware maintenance and support

Re: Single Source provider for Honeywell Cameras integrated into the Honeywell DVM system

NOTE: THIS IS NOT A COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION OR REQUEST FOR BIDS. IT IS A "NOTICE OF INTENDED DECISION TO ENTER INTO A SINGLE SOURCE CONTRACT" WHICH IS POSTED PURSUANT TO §287.057(3),F.S. §120.57(3),F.S., AND RULE 60A-1.045,F.A.C. BE SURE TO READ THE ENTIRE ADVERTISEMENT BEFORE CONTACTING THE AGENCY WITH BID RELATED QUESTIONS.

Performance and/or Design Requirements:

The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB) is in need of Honeywell DVM Cameras

Estimated Dollar Amount Not-to-Exceed: $38,505.00. Intended source:

Honeywell International, Inc.

Automation and Control Solutions

9440 Philips Highway, Suite 4

Jacksonville, FL 32256

904-260-5905

Justification for single source acquisition:

The existing Honeywell Access Control (EBI) and Video Management system (DVM) referenced above are proprietary products of Honeywell. The software for the systems is written and maintained by Honeywell, as is the programing in the field controllers. Honeywell technicians and engineers are the only persons with that are factory trained to modify and work on the system. The present systems were installed by factory trained Honeywell technicians. Honeywell service technicians are familiar with the system’s components. Our technicians have access to all Honeywell literature, technical bulletins, and system update information, as well as support from our Technical Assistance Center (TAC) and Engineering Centers. Honeywell is the only provider that employs the necessary personnel who are certified to work on these systems.

Approved by: Kim Whitwam, Director of Purchasing

Primary Contact: Please submit all questions by e-mail to: Danielle Falkner, Contract Administrator falknerd@fsdbk12.org or Kim Whitwam, Director of Purchasing, whitwamk@fsdbk12.org.

This notice is neither a request for quote nor a solicitation of offers. This is the statutorily mandated fifteen business day advertisement of an intended single source procurement. The Agency believes this is a single source procurement; however, vendors that feel they can fulfill this procurement should provide information regarding their ability to supply the commodities or contractual services described within the fifteen business day advertising period by contacting the listed Primary Contact. A determination by the Agency not to complete this procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Agency. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in §120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to file a bond or other security within the time allowed for filing a bond, shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes.

Questions submitted to FSDB shall not constitute formal protest. Prospective vendors are requested to provide information regarding their ability to supply the commodities or contractual services described. If it is determined in writing by the agency, after reviewing any information received from prospective vendors, that the commodities or contractual services are available only from a single source, the agency shall provide notice of its intended decision to enter a single-source purchase contract in the manner specified in §120.57(3), FS.

 

 
Please direct all questions to:
Danielle Falkner
Phone: (904) 827-2364
FAX: (904) 827-2357
 
207 San Marco Ave
Saint Augustine FL, 32084
 
Email: falknerd@fsdbk12.org
 
Any person with a disability requiring special accommodations at the pre-solicitation conference and/or bid/proposal opening shall contact purchasing at the phone number above at least five (5) working days prior to the event. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact this office by using the Florida Relay Services which can be reached at 1 (800) 955-8771 (TDD).
 
The Department reserves the right to reject any and all bids or accept minor irregularities in the best interest of the State of Florida.
 
Certified Business Enterprises are encouraged to participate in the solicitation process.
 

Downloadable Files for Advertisement

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