Sole Source for Nova Poles

Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Supplier: Nova Pole Industries Inc.
Description: Light Poles
Due Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. (ET)

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.

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

To date, the above listed supplier has been identified as the exclusive source for this product/service. Notice is hereby provided that the above product/service may be a sole source.

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 (rtheriot@fortmyers.gov) within this fifteen-day period.

Light Poles

Justification for Sole Source Acquisition:

This is the manufacturer for specific City light poles. Poles must be consistent throughout specific areas, including some historic preservation districts which have approved these poles.

Recommended Procurement Approach:

For the reason stated above, the City of Fort Myers Procurement Division intends to utilize the NO VALUE Procurement method to contract with Nova Pole Industries Inc.supplying the above.