CITY OF LYNN HAVEN, FLORIDA
825 Ohio Avenue | Lynn Haven, FL 32444 | (850) 265-2121 | cityoflynnhaven.com
February 13, 2026
Response Deadline: February 20, 2026
City of Lynn Haven
Department: Fire Department
Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source
The City of Lynn Haven intends to enter into an agreement with:
Vendor: 1st American Fire Services, LLC
Services: Inspection, testing, and certification of fire hose, nozzles, appliances, ground ladders,
aerial apparatus, and fire apparatus pumps in accordance with applicable National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) standards, including but not limited to NFPA 1962, NFPA 1932, NFPA
1911, and NFPA 1914.
Services include complete testing, inspection, documentation, and reporting as required to
maintain departmental compliance and operational readiness.
Sole Source Determination
The Fire Department has conducted market research and determined that 1st American Fire
Services, LLC is the only vendor within the Florida Panhandle currently capable of performing
the full scope of required NFPA-compliant inspection and testing services.
This determination is based on:
• The vendor’s ability to perform all required NFPA testing standards in a single
mobilization;
• Required certifications and documented qualifications to conduct hose, ladder, pump,
aerial, and appliance testing;
• Ability to provide comprehensive reporting and documentation necessary for compliance;
• Availability to provide services within the operational needs of the Department;
• Lack of alternative vendors within the region capable of providing the complete scope of
services.
The City is not aware of any other vendor capable of providing substantially equivalent services
that meet the Fire Department’s compliance and operational requirements.
This notice is posted in accordance with the City’s Procurement Policy and pursuant to the City’s
home rule authority under Article VIII, Section 2, Florida Constitution, and consistent with
competitive procurement principles under Florida law.
Commissioners Sam Peebles | Pat Perno | Jamie Warrick | Judy Tinder
Mayor Dave Lowery
Interim City Manager Chris Lightfoot
City Attorney Amy Myers
Opportunity to Respond
Any vendor who believes it is capable of providing the full scope of services described above
must submit a written response no later than:
2:00 PM CST on Friday, February 20th, 2026
Responses must include:
• Vendor name and contact information
• Documentation of qualifications and certifications
• Demonstrated ability to perform all referenced NFPA testing standards
• Evidence of capability to service the City within the Florida Panhandle
• References for similar municipal fire department work
Responses shall be submitted electronically to:
Cory Bracy
Procurement Manager
City of Lynn Haven
purchasing@cityoflynnhaven.com
If no responsive submissions are received by the stated deadline, the City intends to proceed with
award to 1st American Fire Services, LLC.
The City reserves the right to determine, in its sole discretion, whether a responding vendor’s
qualifications demonstrate the ability to meet the City’s requirements.
Commissioners Sam Peebles | Pat Perno | Jamie Warrick | Judy Tinder
Interim City Manager Chris Lightfoot
City Attorney Amy Myers
