Mach Alert Fire Station Alerting System

The City of Bradenton intends to award a sole‑source contract to Mach Alert, Inc. for a complete Fire Station Alerting (FSA) system. The procurement includes all hardware, software, programming, testing, configuration, implementation, and ongoing support services. While the solicitation is labeled “sole source,” the city allows any vendor that can demonstrate an equivalent or substantially similar solution to submit detailed information by the response date for possible competition. • Scope: Provide, install, test, and support a proprietary fire‑station alerting system (hardware + software). • Contract value: $250,000 (estimated). • Delivery & implementation timeline not specified; likely phased rollout with ongoing support. • Sole‑source justification: Mach Alert is the exclusive provider of the proprietary system; alternatives deemed technically incompatible. • Response deadline: 08/27/2026; submissions must include detailed product/service information if a vendor believes it can meet requirements. • Primary procurement contact: Nicholas Toth, Procurement Specialist, City of Bradenton Purchasing Division. • No pre‑bid meeting, site visits, or award date disclosed in the notice. • Potential for future competition only if an alternative vendor can prove compatibility.