Premium Heavy-Duty Fiber Optic Splicing Truck Capsule

Background
The Department of Business & Professional Regulation is issuing a Notice of Intended Decision to award a Single Source Contract for the Premium Heavy-Duty Fiber Optic Splicing Truck Capsule. This decision is made in accordance with Florida Statutes and Administrative Codes, emphasizing the agency's commitment to ensuring that the contractor can fully meet the contract requirements with integrity and reliability.

Work Details
The contract involves the provision of a specialized vehicle system, specifically a slip-in capsule designed for a pickup truck with a 6.5’L box. The capsule must meet several performance and design requirements: it should be constructed from fiberglass with no laminated seams, have a high UV resistant gelcoat finish, and be capable of handling extreme climates.

Key specifications include:
- A main floor thickness of 1.5 inches with a rubber traction mat.
- High mount 3rd brake light and relocated backup camera integrated into the OEM system.
- Minimum interior height of 74.5 inches, width of 77 inches at the base, and length of 126 inches at the nose cone.
- Reinforcements in the roof and walls for structural integrity.
- A sealed generator compartment with specific dimensions and safety features including a carbon monoxide alarm.
- Interior shelving made from aluminum with high-grade composite materials, each shelf unit capable of holding at least 250 lbs.

The capsule comes with a manufacturer's limited lifetime warranty.

Period of Performance
The contract is intended to be executed following the posting date of March 10, 2025.

Place of Performance
The product will be delivered to the Department of Business & Professional Regulation located at 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399.