Alachua County Intended Single Source Purchase of Solacom Suite - SS- ITA 26-604-PM
Alachua CountyCounty · Gainesville, FL- Due
- May 20, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- May 5, 2026
- Primary contact
- Cheryl Ellis
- (352) 384-3122
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Summary
Alachua County is issuing a single source notice for maintenance, purchasing, and support services of the Solacom suite of products and services under solicitation SS-ITA 26-604-PM. The required commodities and services include the Guardian emergency 911 telephone system, Guardian Messenger for text-to/from-911, managed services, cybersecurity services, the Guardian Map system, and any additional Guardian system components, modules, upgrades, or enhancements.
All products operate as an integrated suite requiring procurement and support through AK Associates to ensure compatibility and continuity of operations at the Communications Center in Alachua County, Florida. The submission deadline is May 20, 2026, at 5:00 pm. Responses must be submitted electronically via the Alachua County OpenGov portal.
- Submit to
- https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/alachuacounty
- Scope location
- Gainesville, FL
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Alachua County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 20, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/alachuacounty. For questions, contact Cheryl Ellis.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Alachua County in FL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Cheryl Ellis at (352) 384-3122. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Alachua County?
All active and historical solicitations from Alachua County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Alachua County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from Alachua County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Gainesville, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
