Sole Source: Composite Access Products LP (CAP)

Composite Access Products (CAP) is a sole source manufacturer and supplier of traffic-rated composite manhole cover and frame assemblies, top riser rings, tools and accessories. CAP’s products are sold through a full-time local Factory Representative, Florida Pipeline Sales (FPS), who is based in Orlando, FL to help with factory technical service, logistics, local stocking, and other support. FPS is the only authorized CAP representative for the state of Florida.

This is a Notice for a Sole Source designation for the City of Fort Myers.

Composite Access Products (CAP) is a sole source manufacturer and supplier of traffic-rated composite manhole cover and frame assemblies, top riser rings, tools and accessories.

Justification for Sole Source Acquisition:

The product is patented and proprietary.

Recommended Procurement Approach:

For the reason stated above, the City of Fort Myers Procurement Division intends to utilize the sole source procurement method to contract with Composite Access Products LP (CAP) supplying the above.

This is not a formal solicitation and there are no submissions required. The proposed action is for product or services for which the City intends to negotiate and award with only one source under the authority of and in accordance with Florida State Statute 287.057(3)(c). Any responses received as a result of this shall be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Responses will not be considered as proposals, bids, or quotes.

Any supplier that believes they are capable of providing the same type of product/service should submit product information, statement of qualifications, and/or capabilities, as applicable, through question #2 under the vendor questionnaire section for consideration by the department requesting the item no later than the due date and time.

This posting will remain active for fifteen (15) calendar days. The Purchasing Agent must be notified by **email only** (kzimmerman@fortmyers.gov) within this fifteen-day period.