NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE/SINGLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT: RESCUE SYSTEMS UNLIMITED LLC

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. 26-91
Date Posted: JULY 29, 2026
Written Response Due Date: AUGUST 5, 2026
This is not a formal solicitation and there are no submissions required. The proposed contract action is for products 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 competitive procurement. Responses will not
be considered as proposals, bids, or quotes.
* DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE/PRODUCT: Genesis extrication tools batteries and blade
inserts
* AMOUNT (This is an acquisition with an estimated value of): $79,930.00
* VENDOR: RESCUE SYSTEMS UNLIMITED LLC
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 can meet or exceed 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 complete 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 posted 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. 26-91
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Procurement Request
City of North Port
Request
Request Type* Capital?(?) PRR-EX(?) * FY* Type code*
Sole/Single Source/Standardization No Yes No Yes 2026
Preparer
Kristina Smith
Pre-Director Approver(s)(?)
Name
1 Deanna Marshall
Department* Division(s)
FIRE
Commission Meeting?* Commission Override(?)
Yes No Yes No
Purchase
Payment Method* Purchase Type* Purchase SubType*
Visa Purchase Purchase Order Single Purchase (current FY) None Change Order
Payment Authorization Blanket Purchase (current FY) Amendment
Description*
Purchase of Genesis extrication tools batteries and blade inserts for Engine 85 and Engine 88
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(?) *
Fire Rescue currently has Genesis extrication tool in use and in vehicles. Rescue Systems Unlimited LLC is the only authorized
service representative in the state of Florida for service and warranty repair.
Steps taken to verify these goods and/or services are not available elsewhere(?) *
Rescue Systems Unlimited LLC is the only authorized service representative in the state of Florida.
Other vendors that were contacted(?) *
Rescue Systems Unlimited LLC is the only authorized service representative in the state of Florida.
Additional Approvals
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*
Fire Rescue currently has Genesis extrication tool in use and in vehicles. Rescue Systems Unlimited LLC is the only
authorized service representative in the state of Florida for service and warranty repair.
Agreement in Place?*
Yes No
Supporting backup*
Click the Preview icon or right click link and select open in new tab or window to avoid downloading.
RESCUE SYSTEMS UNLIMITED Backup Docs.pdf 525.52KB
DemandStar
For Purchasing Division
Demand Star Date Posted
Yes No
Sole/Single Source Number Effective Date Expiration Date
Purchase Details
Line Items
Unit of
Item # Description* Quantity* Unit Price* Subtotal
Measure
1 S49-SLI 28" SPREADER W/ (2) M18 ea 2.00 $22,755.00 $45,510.00
8.0Ah FORGED
BATTERY (IP 68 FRESH AND
SALTWATER RATED)
2 SC240-SLI SMOOTH CUT BLADES ea 2.00 $19,755.00 $39,510.00
W/(2) M18 8.0
FORGED BATTERY (IP 68 FRESH
AND SALTWATER
RATED)
3 Milwaukee M18 FORGE XC8.0 ea 8.00 $270.00 $2,160.00
Battery (5YR WARRANTY
FROM RESCUE SYSTEMS
UNLIMITED)
4 Discount $$ -8,000.00 $1.00 -$8,000.00
Shipping(?) * Total Charges

$750.00 $79,930.00
Accounts(?)
Dept* Account #(?) * Project # Amount*
1 323-2222-522.64-00 F26E85 $39,965.00
2 306-2222-522.64-00 F24FSA $39,965.00
Total Payments
$79,930.00
Comments to Budget(?)
F26E85 and F24FSA
Backup Attachments
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Additional Backup
Related NavLine Req, price sheet, quote, drawings, specifications, risk waiver, etc.
Rescue Systems_Engine 85_Quote262056.pdf 97.39KB
Rescue Systems_Engine 88_Quote_262058.pdf 97.39KB
Vendor Details
Vendor Information
(?)
Except for Emergency purchases, vendor MUST already be setup as a vendor in NaviLine.
Vendor Name* Vendor Number*
RESCUE SYSTEMS UNLIMITED LLC 6970
Vendor Name CST
Contact Vendor Email
luther@rescuesystemsunlimited.com
Remittance Address
2924 CRESCENT DR, UNIT A, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32301
Phone
850-698-2457
Vendor Documentation Current(?) *
Yes No
Risk Documentation Current(?) *
Yes No Waiver Attached
YTD Expenses(?)
Department Inclusive(?) * City Inclusive(?) *
$95,290.00
Highest Approver(?) *
FD and CM will be skipped on the back end, as needed.

Quote
Date Quote #
7/20/26 26-2056
LLC
Name / Address
NORTH PORT FIRE RESCUE Rescue Systems Unlimited, LLC
CITY OF NORTH PORT 2924 Crescent Dr., Unit A
4970 CITY HALL BLVD. Tallahassee, FL 32301
NORTH PORT, FL. 34286
ATTN; FINANCE DEPARTMENT Luther McClellan
850.698.2457
Luther@RescueSystemsUnlimited.com
Terms
Net 30
Item Description Qty Cost Total
EFS49SLI.1101469GRS S49-SLI 28" SPREADER W/ (2) M18 8.0Ah FORGED 1 22,755.00 22,755.00
BATTERY (IP 68 FRESH AND SALTWATER RATED)
EFC240SLI.1101549GRS SC240-SLI SMOOTH CUT BLADES W/(2) M18 8.0 1 19,755.00 19,755.00
FORGED BATTERY (IP 68 FRESH AND SALTWATER
RATED)
EFM18.MIL.48-59-1809 M18 18V LITHIUM CIO PACKOUT 6 PORT RAPID 1 0.00 0.00
CHARGER (INCLUDED WITH EACH SET OF SLI)
EFM18.48-11-1881 Milwaukee M18 FORGE XC8.0 Battery (5YR WARRANTY 4 270.00 1,080.00
FROM RESCUE SYSTEMS UNLIMITED)
PROMOTIONAL DISCOUNT PROMOTIONAL DISCOUNT (EXPIRES OCTOBER 1, -4,000.00 -4,000.00
2026)
Freight (FOB) FREIGHT ON BOARD 375.00 375.00
ENGINE 85
Total $39,965.00
www.RescueSystemsUnlimited.com

Quote
Date Quote #
7/20/26 26-2058
LLC
Name / Address
NORTH PORT FIRE RESCUE Rescue Systems Unlimited, LLC
CITY OF NORTH PORT 2924 Crescent Dr., Unit A
4970 CITY HALL BLVD. Tallahassee, FL 32301
NORTH PORT, FL. 34286
ATTN; FINANCE DEPARTMENT Luther McClellan
850.698.2457
Luther@RescueSystemsUnlimited.com
Terms
Net 30
Item Description Qty Cost Total
EFS49SLI.1101469GRS S49-SLI 28" SPREADER W/ (2) M18 8.0Ah FORGED 1 22,755.00 22,755.00
BATTERY (IP 68 FRESH AND SALTWATER RATED)
EFC240SLI.1101549GRS SC240-SLI SMOOTH CUT BLADES W/(2) M18 8.0 1 19,755.00 19,755.00
FORGED BATTERY (IP 68 FRESH AND SALTWATER
RATED)
EFM18.MIL.48-59-1809 M18 18V LITHIUM CIO PACKOUT 6 PORT RAPID 1 0.00 0.00
CHARGER (INCLUDED WITH EACH SET OF SLI)
EFM18.48-11-1881 Milwaukee M18 FORGE XC8.0 Battery (5YR WARRANTY 4 270.00 1,080.00
FROM RESCUE SYSTEMS UNLIMITED)
PROMOTIONAL DISCOUNT PROMOTIONAL DISCOUNT (EXPIRES OCTOBER 1, -4,000.00 -4,000.00
2026)
Freight (FOB) FREIGHT ON BOARD 375.00 375.00
ENGINE 88
Total $39,965.00
www.RescueSystemsUnlimited.com

Genesis RescueSyystems
2780CulverrAve.
Kettering, Ohio45429
Phone: 937.293.6240
Fax: 937.293.7049
(cid:48)(cid:68)(cid:85)(cid:70)(cid:75)(cid:3)(cid:19)(cid:20)(cid:15)(cid:3)(cid:21)(cid:19)(cid:21)(cid:24)
(cid:55)(cid:82)(cid:3)(cid:90)(cid:75)(cid:82)(cid:80)(cid:3)(cid:76)(cid:87)(cid:3)(cid:80)(cid:68)(cid:92)(cid:3)(cid:70)(cid:82)(cid:81)(cid:70)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:81),
Rescue Systems Unlimited LLC is the sole supplier/distributor, for products manufactured by
Genesis Rescue Systems, Genesis Air Lifting Bags, (cid:58)(cid:72)(cid:69)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:3)(cid:54)(cid:87)(cid:68)(cid:69)(cid:41)(cid:68)(cid:86)(cid:87)(cid:3)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:71)(cid:3)Kodiak struts and
Quik-Kut Air Hammers in Florida Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi. They are solely
responsible for all sales, service and training in Florida, South Alabama, Mississippi and
Georgia. If you have any questions, or if I can be of any further assistance, please feel free to
contact me.
Sincerely,
Richard S. Michalo
President
Genesis Rescue Systems

Genesis RescueSyystems
2780CulverrAve.
Kettering, Ohio45429
Phone: 937.293.6240
Fax: 937.293.7049
(cid:48)(cid:68)(cid:85)(cid:70)(cid:75)(cid:3)(cid:19)(cid:20)(cid:15)(cid:3)(cid:21)(cid:19)(cid:21)(cid:24)
(cid:55)(cid:82)(cid:3)(cid:90)(cid:75)(cid:82)(cid:80)(cid:3)(cid:76)(cid:87)(cid:3)(cid:80)(cid:68)(cid:92)(cid:3)(cid:70)(cid:82)(cid:81)(cid:70)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:81),
Rescue Systems Unlimited LLC is the sole supplier/distributor, for products manufactured by
Genesis Rescue Systems, Genesis Air Lifting Bags, (cid:58)(cid:72)(cid:69)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:3)(cid:54)(cid:87)(cid:68)(cid:69)(cid:41)(cid:68)(cid:86)(cid:87)(cid:3)(cid:68)(cid:81)(cid:71)(cid:3)Kodiak struts and
Quik-Kut Air Hammers in Florida Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi. They are solely
responsible for all sales, service and training in Florida, South Alabama, Mississippi and
Georgia. If you have any questions, or if I can be of any further assistance, please feel free to
contact me.
Sincerely,
Richard S. Michalo
President
Genesis Rescue Systems

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. 26-30
Date Posted: October 15, 2025
Written Response Due Date: October 22, 2025
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: GENESIS EXTRICATION TOOLS, BATTERIES, BLADES
* AMOUNT (This is an acquisition with an estimated value of): $15,360
* VENDOR: RESCUE SYSTEMS UNLIMITED LLC
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. 26-30
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