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Bid Title

Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source - 1st American Fire Services

Issuing Agency

Lynn Haven city

Location

Florida

Published Date

Feb 14, 2026

Closing Date

Feb 20, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source - 1st American Fire Services
Category:	General Notices
Status:	Open

Description: The City of Lynn Haven intends to award a sole source procurement to 1st American Fire Services, LLC for NFPA-compliant inspection, testing, and certification of fire hose, nozzles, appliances, ladders, aerial apparatus, and fire pumps. Based on market research, the City has determined this vendor is the only provider within the Florida Panhandle capable of performing the full scope of required services. Qualified vendors who believe they can provide equivalent services must submit written documentation of their qualifications no later than 2:00 PM CST on Friday, February 20 th , 2026 to: Cory Bracy, Procurement Manager purchasing@cityoflynnhaven.com For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. If no responsive submissions are received, the City intends to proceed with award. See attached documentation for additional details. Publication Date/Time: 2/13/2026 12:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 2/20/2026 2:00 PM Related Documents: Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source - 1st American Fire Services

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CITY OF LYNN HAVEN, FLORIDA

825 Ohio Avenue | Lynn Haven, FL 32444 | (850) 265-2121 | cityoflynnhaven.com

February 13, 2026

Response Deadline: February 20, 2026

City of Lynn Haven

Department: Fire Department

Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source

The City of Lynn Haven intends to enter into an agreement with:

Vendor: 1st American Fire Services, LLC

Services: Inspection, testing, and certification of fire hose, nozzles, appliances, ground ladders,

aerial apparatus, and fire apparatus pumps in accordance with applicable National Fire Protection

Association (NFPA) standards, including but not limited to NFPA 1962, NFPA 1932, NFPA

1911, and NFPA 1914.

Services include complete testing, inspection, documentation, and reporting as required to

maintain departmental compliance and operational readiness.

Sole Source Determination

The Fire Department has conducted market research and determined that 1st American Fire

Services, LLC is the only vendor within the Florida Panhandle currently capable of performing

the full scope of required NFPA-compliant inspection and testing services.

This determination is based on:

• The vendor’s ability to perform all required NFPA testing standards in a single

mobilization;

• Required certifications and documented qualifications to conduct hose, ladder, pump,

aerial, and appliance testing;

• Ability to provide comprehensive reporting and documentation necessary for compliance;

• Availability to provide services within the operational needs of the Department;

• Lack of alternative vendors within the region capable of providing the complete scope of

services.

The City is not aware of any other vendor capable of providing substantially equivalent services

that meet the Fire Department’s compliance and operational requirements.

This notice is posted in accordance with the City’s Procurement Policy and pursuant to the City’s

home rule authority under Article VIII, Section 2, Florida Constitution, and consistent with

competitive procurement principles under Florida law.

Commissioners Sam Peebles | Pat Perno | Jamie Warrick | Judy Tinder

Mayor Dave Lowery

Interim City Manager Chris Lightfoot

City Attorney Amy Myers

Opportunity to Respond

Any vendor who believes it is capable of providing the full scope of services described above

must submit a written response no later than:

2:00 PM CST on Friday, February 20th, 2026

Responses must include:

• Vendor name and contact information

• Documentation of qualifications and certifications

• Demonstrated ability to perform all referenced NFPA testing standards

• Evidence of capability to service the City within the Florida Panhandle

• References for similar municipal fire department work

Responses shall be submitted electronically to:

Cory Bracy

Procurement Manager

City of Lynn Haven

purchasing@cityoflynnhaven.com

If no responsive submissions are received by the stated deadline, the City intends to proceed with

award to 1st American Fire Services, LLC.

The City reserves the right to determine, in its sole discretion, whether a responding vendor’s

qualifications demonstrate the ability to meet the City’s requirements.

Commissioners Sam Peebles | Pat Perno | Jamie Warrick | Judy Tinder

Interim City Manager Chris Lightfoot

City Attorney Amy Myers

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 311999All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing
• NAICS 541330Engineering Services
• NAICS 811219Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

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