Justification of Sole Source Acquisition from Petersen Industries

The City of Clermont is seeking confirmation that its planned sole‑source purchase of proprietary Lightning Loader parts and related repair services from Petersen Industries is justified. Vendors are asked to submit evidence, if any, that they can provide equivalent parts or services, but no pricing is required. This RFI is a compliance check to ensure the city is not overlooking competitive alternatives before finalizing a single‑source award. • City of Clermont, Florida – Public Works equipment support. • Sole‑source justification for proprietary Lightning Loader parts. • Estimated annual spend: $50,000. • Deadline for questions and responses: September 10, 2026 (questions by 12 pm, response by 3 pm). • Responses submitted electronically via OpenGov portal; hard‑copy optional. • Vendors must be Florida‑registered and licensed. • No pricing required; only capability evidence needed.