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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Arthur Noriega V
City Manager
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FROM: Annie Perez, CPPO
Director/Chief Procurement Officer
DATE: January 24, 2023
SUBJECT Sole Source Finding for TNT Rescue
Systems, Inc. and Southern Rescue
Tools, LLC
ENCLOSURES: Sole Source Package
Market Research
Market research was conducted to determine whether TNT Rescue Systems, Inc. ("TNT"), located at
2490 West Oak Street, Ashippun, WI is the sole manufacturer of TNT hydraulic extrication equipment
and Southern Rescue Tools, LLC ("SRT"), located at 1021 Parkview Lane, Largo, FL 33770, is the sole
distributer, servicer, and warranty repairer for such extrication equipment in the State of Florida.
The Department of Fire -Rescue ("Fire -Rescue") has a need for hydraulic extrication equipment, service
and warranty repairs for TNT branded broken or outdated equipment. Fire -Rescue has used TNT
Extrication Tools for nearly ten (10) years and it is often necessary to replace and repair aging or
broken equipment with compatible equipment. The components of TNT equipment are not
interchangeable with other manufacturers' equipment. Moreover, the continuity of using TNT parts and
equipment is necessary to ensure safety, consistent performance, and readiness.
TNT sells its products through a dealer network, where each representative is contracted for a specific
sales region. In the State of Florida, SRT is the sole authorized sales and service representative.
Furthermore, it was found that TNT has designated SRT as its authorized sales and service
representative in Florida.
Accordingly, pursuant to Section 18-92 (a) (1) of the Code of the City of Miami, it is recommended that
the requirements for competitive bidding be waived, and these findings be approved: TNT Rescue
Systems, Inc. ("TNT"), located at 2490 West Oak Street, Ashippun, WI is the sole manufacturer of TNT
hydraulic extrication tools and Southern Rescue Tools, LLC ("SRT"), located at 1021 Parkview Lane,
Largo, FL 33770, is the exclusive distributer of TNT hydraulic extrication equipment, service, and
warranty repairs in the State of Florida; and approving the purchase of TNT hydraulic extrication
equipment from SRT for Fire -Rescue for an approximate annual amount of $40,000.00.
APPROVED BY: Q f4viu
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Arthur Norega V
City Manager
February 2, 2023 1 09:52:02 EST
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DocuSign Envelope ID: 84D10C04-A909-4DF4-AC59-F315099FF799
MARKET RESEARCH
Contract No. N/A
Current Term: N/A
Expiration Date: N/A
Title: TNT Rescue Systems, Inc.
Recommendation:
and Southern Rescue Tools, LLC
❑x Sole Source Contract
❑ Solicit Competition
Procurement Contracting Officer:
James Justin Griffin
❑ Access Contract
❑ Other
Background:
The City of Miami's Department of Procurement ("Procurement') has been tasked by the Department of
Fire -Rescue ("Fire") with researching whether TNT Rescue Systems, Inc. ("TNT"), located at 2490 West
Oak Street, Ashippun, WI is the sole manufacturer of TNT Hydraulic Extrication Tools ("Extrication Tools")
and Southern Rescue Tools, LLC ("SRT"), located at 1021 Parkview Lane, Largo, FL 33770, is the exclusive
distributer of these Extrication Tools in the State of Florida. Fire operates a cache of TNT branded extrication
tools and has a continuous need to replace the components for broken or outdated equipment.
Research Conducted:
TNT sells its products through a dealer network, where each representative is contracted for a specific sales
region. In the State of Florida, SRT is the sole authorized sales and service representative for TNT.
Procurement contacted SRT and other out of state authorized dealers to confirm that TNT operates through
a dealer network and that SRT is the authorized dealer for TNT equipment in Florida. Furthermore, TNT
provided a sole source letter designating SRT as its authorized sales and service representative in Florida.
TNT Rescue Systems Inc. is certified as an International Organization for Standardization ("ISO")
9001:2015 registered firm. The ISO an independent, non -governmental international organization with a
membership of 167 national standards bodies, which certifies that TNT products are designed and
manufactured to the highest standards in the industry and the demands of the ISO. ISO certification also
compels TNT to continually enhance customer satisfaction by meeting both customer and regulatory
requirements, while continually improving product performance.
Recommendation:
Fire has used TNT Extrication Tools for nearly ten (10) years and it is often necessary to replace and repair
aging or broken equipment with compatible equipment. The components of TNT equipment are not
interchangeable with other manufacturers' equipment. Moreover, the continuity of using TNT parts and
equipment is necessary to ensure safety, consistent performance, and readiness. Accordingly,
Procurement recommends a finding of Sole Source for TNT and its authorized dealer for Florida, SRT. TNT
is the sole manufacturer of TNT Hydraulic Extrication Tools and SRT is the exclusive distributer for TNT
product sales, service, and warranty repairs. The total cost of the equipment here is $6,540.0 for one (1)
power unit and accessories, including flat face couplers.
Procurement Contracting Officer: c7ames czar0 LLI� Date: 11/17/2022
Procurement Contracting Manager: Charles Johnson Date: 11/17/2002
Director/Asst. Director: Date: 12/2/2022