Notice to Sole Source 4 G modem school zone flashers

The City of Port St. Lucie’s Public Works Department seeks to procure “Zone Flashers” for pedestrian crossings in school zones through a non‑competitive, sole‑source contract with TCS Transportation Control Systems. The flashers are proprietary traffic‑control devices that integrate with the city’s existing traffic‑management software, allowing remote monitoring and timed activation to protect students. Because the system is already standardized on this vendor’s technology, introducing any other brand would require costly hardware replacements, multiple software platforms, and additional training. The estimated annual spend is about $20,000, covering maintenance, upgrades, and potential replacements for roughly 100 flashers city‑wide. • Procurement method: sole‑source (bid waiver) under Fla. Stat. 287.057(3)(c) • Product: Zone flashers for school‑zone pedestrian crossings, compatible with existing traffic‑control system • Vendor: TCS Transportation Control Systems (Vendor #151850) – sole authorized dealer for this equipment in the region • Funding: Local municipal funds (no state/federal funds) • Estimated spend: $20 K per year • Project scope: supply, install, maintain, and upgrade flashers; ensure system integration and remote monitoring • Timeline: ongoing annual contract (≈1 year renewal) • Decision criteria: compatibility with existing system, cost‑effectiveness, and avoidance of multi‑vendor support burdens.