City of North Port
FINANCE DEPARTMENT/PURCHASING DIVISION
4970 CITY HALL BLVD
NORTH PORT, FLORIDA 34286
Office: 941.429.7170
Fax: 941.429.7173
Email: purchasing@northportfl.gov
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE/SINGLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT
Sole/Single Source No: SS NO. 26-67
Date Posted: March 23, 2026
Written Response Due Date: March 30, 2026
This is not a formal solicitation and there are no submissions required. The proposed contract action is for product or services
for which the City intends to negotiate and award with only one contractor/vendor under the authority of and in accordance
with Florida State Statute 287.057(5)(c). Any responses received as a result of this Notice of Intent shall be considered solely
for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Responses will not be considered as
proposals, bids, or quotes.
• DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE/PRODUCT: MAINTENANCE AND PARTS FOR CRANE EQUIPMENT
• AMOUNT (This is an acquisition with an estimated value of): $20,000
• VENDOR: QT EQUIPMENT INC
Interested firms or individuals may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement by submitting in
writing their name, address, point of contact, telephone number, e-mail, and a statement regarding capability to provide the
specified procurement per the attached specifications. Interested firms will be considered only if they respond with clear and
convincing documentation that they are capable of meeting or exceeding the requirements stated herein. All responses
received within seven (7) calendar days after the date of publication of this synopsis will be reviewed by the City. A
determination by the Procurement Manager not to compete this proposed action based on the responses to this notice is
solely within the discretion and approval of the Procurement Manager and City Manager.
All sole/single source purchases exceeding the formal threshold indicated in the policies and procedures manual will require
Commission Approval.
All responses must be in writing and returned to ATTENTION: PURCHASING, City of North Port, 4970 City Hall Boulevard,
Suite 337, North Port, Florida, 34286 or by: Fax 941-429-7173, or by e-mail purchasing@northportfl.gov. Note the number
of the Sole Source Information inquiry on documentation.
Information regarding this Intent may be viewed and downloaded from DemandStar’s website at www.demandstar.com.
Links to DemandStar are also available from the City website at www.northportfl.gov .This Notice of Intent is poste
d on the City FTP site at https://northportfl.gov/fileshare . If you have any questions, concerns, or problems accessing this
request using the link, please contact Michael White, Contract Administrator I, at 941.429.7174. Request for additional
information or clarification regarding the specifications must be sent via facsimile to 941.429.7173 or via email to
purchasing@northportfl.gov. No verbal requests will be honored.
SS NO. 26-67
Page 1
Request
Request Type *
Sole/Single Source/Standardization
Preparer
Karen Nix
Pre-Director Approver(s) (?)
1
Michelle Tipp
Department *
UTILITIES
Commission Meeting? *
Yes No
Procurement Request
City of North Port
Capital? (?)
No Yes
PRR-EX (?)
Yes
FY *
2026
Commission Override (?)
Yes No
Name
Division(s)
FIELD OPERATIONS
Type code *
Purchase
Payment Method *
Purchase Type *
Purchase SubType *
Visa Purchase Purchase Order
Single Purchase (current FY)
None Change Order
Blanket Purchase (current FY)
Amendment
Description *
Maintenance and parts to use on the IMT crane equipment
Section 2-407 of the City of North Port Procurement Code provides guidelines for determining if good(s) or service(s) is/are a sole/single source. All
Sole/Single source requests will be posted on DemandStar & the City’s Purchasing site for seven (7) calendar days.
Exemption Explanation (?) *
QT Equipment is the IMT-authorized distributor and service provider for crane equipment, parts,
inspections, and warranty repairs in the State of Florida (excluding the panhandle). IMT requires
that certain installation work, inspections, certifications, and advanced repairs be performed only
by authorized distributors to maintain compliance with OEM standards, warranty requirements,
and OSHA safety regulations.
Steps taken to verify these goods and/or services are not available elsewhere (?) *
We obtained a sole source letter
Other vendors that were contacted (?) *
N/A
Grant? *
Yes No
Technology Related? (?) *
Yes Renewal No
Exemption
Reason *
Attach documentation from the manufacturer certifying the vendor selected is the only distributor/dealer/contractor for the products or services in question and/or holds the
production, unique capability, copyrights, trademark, and/or patent to the item, and check the following applicable statement(s):
Patent, copyright or unique design restrictions. (Sole Source)
Proprietary rights in technical data and/or product formulations (e.g. cleaning compounds, lubricating oils, paint, etc.), which can only be determined through
extensive laboratory analysis and examination. (Sole Source)
Only producer, such as utility supplier or construction material supplier, that will meet the specialized needs of the department or perform the intended function.
(Sole Source)
Direct replacement parts, equipment or supplies that must be compatible with original equipment already installed but available only from the original equipment
manufacturer. Most manufacturers have more than one dealer or distributor for their products. When this is the case, competition between dealers and/or
distributors may be possible, eliminating the “sole or single source” restriction. (Single Source)
When tests and/or demonstrations of equipment, supplies, part, etc. under actual operating conditions reveal superior quality, performance, design or other
characteristics in a brand product(s), which is available from only one source. Testing must be performed as often as practical. (Single Source)
Purchases for a brand product are to be made from one selected supplier, even though there are other suppliers that provide similar products. Options, such as
pricing, availability, servicing, have been vetted and a supplier has been chosen that best meets the City’s needs. (Single Source)
Maintenance, repair services or warranty which require specialized test equipment, procedures, and technical expertise available only from the original
equipment manufacturer or authorized/licensed dealer/field service representative. (Single Source)
The part(s)/equipment are required to permit standardization and operating efficiencies within the organization and the parts and equipment are only available
thorough a sole or single source. If competition is available, the parts and equipment must be competed. For brand-specific items, quotes should still be
obtained. (Standardization)
Other: None or some of the above apply. Provide detailed justification below.
Explanation *
We can only use IMT parts with the IMT Crane truck
Supporting backup *
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Original Purchase (?) *
01/01/2020
Standardization cannot be on the
first purchase.
QT Equip sole source letter.pdf
210.75KB
DemandStar
For Purchasing Division
Date Posted
Sole/Single Source Number
Purchase Details
Effective Date
Expiration Date
Line Items
Item #
Description *
1
Maintenance and parts to use on
the IMT crane equipment
Unit of
Measure
$$
Quantity *
20,000.00
Unit Price *
$1.00
Subtotal
$20,000.00
Shipping (?) *
$0.00
Total Charges
$20,000.00
Accounts (?)
Dept *
1
Comments to Budget (?)
Account # (?) *
420-6063-536.46-11
Total Payments
$20,000.00
Project #
Amount *
$20,000.00
Backup Attachments
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Additional Backup
Related NavLine Req, price sheet, quote, drawings, specifications, risk waiver, etc.
Risk Appproval - QT Services.pdf
Vendor Details
Vendor Information (?)
Except for Emergency purchases, vendor MUST already be setup as a vendor in NaviLine.
Vendor Name *
QT EQUIPMENT INC
Vendor Name CST
Contact
Remittance Address
151 W DARTMORE AVE, AKRON, OH 44301-2462
Phone
813-394-9932
Vendor Documentation Current (?) *
Yes No
Vendor Email
cross@qtequipment.com
Risk Documentation Current (?) *
Yes No Waiver Attached
YTD Expenses (?)
Department Inclusive (?) *
$20,000.00
Highest Approver (?) *
FD and CM will be skipped on the back end, as needed.
City Inclusive (?) *
311.54KB
Vendor Number *
6946
3525 Reynolds RD.
Suite 3
Lakeland Fl. 33803
www.qtequipment.com 800-758-
2410
3/18/2026
RE: sole source letter to City of North Port State of Florida
Definition
Single-source purchases are the acquisition of commodities or services from a specific
source based upon standardization, warranty, compatibility, safety considerations, training
limitations, and other similar factors where alternative competitive sources are not reasonably
available or would place the City at risk.
Background
The City of North Port has standardized its fleet-mounted crane equipment on IMT-brand
cranes due to reliability, safety performance, and compatibility with existing fleet assets.
These cranes are critical to City operations, particularly within Utilities and Public Works,
where they are used to lift and place heavy components such as pumps, motors, and
infrastructure components located at significant depths below grade.
QT Equipment is the IMT-authorized distributor and service provider for crane equipment,
parts, inspections, and warranty repairs in the State of Florida (excluding the panhandle). IMT
requires that certain installation work, inspections, certifications, and advanced repairs be
performed only by authorized distributors to maintain compliance with OEM standards,
warranty requirements, and OSHA safety regulations.
City Fleet technicians are trained and equipped to perform routine maintenance and minor
repairs; however, they do not possess the specialized training, proprietary diagnostic tools,
factory certifications, or lifting and testing equipment required to perform more in-depth crane
repairs, structural repairs, load testing, or OSHA-mandated annual certifications. Attempting
to perform these services in-house would exceed staff capabilities and create unacceptable
safety and liability risks for the City.
Operational and Safety Considerations
Fleet-mounted cranes are classified as safety-sensitive equipment. Improper repair,
inspection, or certification could result in equipment failure, serious injury, property damage,
This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.
