Hillsborough County Bonfire #SS-26-00284

Sole Source Procurement of DreamSeat Recliners for Fire Rescue Stations

Hillsborough County is conducting a sole source procurement for commercial recliners for its Fire Rescue stations. - Government Buyer: - Hillsborough County, Fire Rescue - OEMs and Vendors: - DREAMSEATS LLC (only manufacturer and direct seller of DreamSeat recliners) - Products/Services Requested: - DreamSeat commercial reclining chairs - Proprietary product, only available from DREAMSEATS LLC - Quantity not specified in summary - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Sole source procurement justified by product trials in 2015 and 2023, where DreamSeat recliners were rated highest for firefighter use - 32.815% unit price discount provided, resulting in $57,800 in savings over the agreement's life - Estimated contract value is $130,699 - Agreement may be extended or adjusted in scope as needed - Challenges to the sole source determination are permitted if clear and convincing evidence is provided - No other OEMs or vendors are mentioned; procurement is for proprietary goods only available from DREAMSEATS LLC

Description

Hillsborough County intends to recommend the award of a sole source procurement to DREAMSEATS LLC for the purchase of DreamSeats reclining chairs for use in Hillsborough County Fire Rescue stations for two years at an estimated cost of $130,699.00. The DreamSeat recliners were selected following comprehensive trials in 2015 and 2023, where they received the highest scores. DREAMSEATS LLC is the sole manufacturer and seller of these recliners through direct sales channels. The procurement is made under the County's Procurement Policy Section 3-205(2)(f) and includes a unit price discount of 32.815%, representing $57,800.00 in savings for the agreement's life.

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