Vetted Security Solutions has proudly served as a vendor in the Florida Sheriff’s Association (FSA) Cooperative Purchasing Program (CPP) for the past three years. Our commitment to this program has facilitated agencies in streamlining their equipment and solution procurement processes, ensuring faster acquisitions and access to pre-negotiated prices for optimal value.

Being an approved FSA CPP vendor, Vetted is authorized to deliver state-of-the-art products and technology to support public safety initiatives. This approval underscores our dedication to providing cutting-edge solutions for enhanced security and efficiency.

In partnership with the Florida Association of Counties and the Florida Fire Chiefs Association, the Florida Sheriffs Association presents a comprehensive statewide Cooperative Purchasing Program (CPP). This initiative is designed to optimize and simplify the procurement procedures for local governments and their affiliated entities.

Utilizing the FSA contract enables state and local governments to efficiently conduct market research, swiftly identifying qualified sources. The FSA contract provides access to published contracts and pricing, offering a convenient avenue for procurement.

In partnership with the Florida Association of Counties and the Florida Fire Chiefs Association, the Florida Sheriffs Association presents a comprehensive statewide Cooperative Purchasing Program (CPP). This initiative is designed to optimize and simplify the procurement procedures for local governments and their affiliated entities.

What is the Cooperative Purchasing Program?

The Florida Sheriffs Association’s (FSA) Cooperative Purchasing Program (CPP) provides streamlined purchasing and very competitive prices for sheriffs and other government agencies. The program provides a statewide purchasing contract for vehicles and equipment, from the top manufacturers in the industry. Purchasers can identify their item needs, directly contact the awarded vendor, and order at a pre-negotiated price with ease. The CPP team handles all bids and contract management, so you don’t have to.

In addition to sheriff’s offices, which organizations can purchase off the contracts?

The contracts are available to any unit of local government, political subdivision or agency of the State of Florida.  This includes, but is not limited to counties, municipalities, sheriffs’ offices, clerks, property appraisers, tax collectors, supervisors of elections, school boards or districts, water management districts, police and fire departments, emergency response units, state universities, and colleges, or other state, local or regional government entities within the State of Florida. In addition, contracts are available to other entities approved by manufacturers to purchase off the contracts, including out of state sales.

What types of vehicles are available?

Vehicles offered include pursuit and administrative vehicles, pick-up trucks, SUVs, electric & hybrid vehicles, motorcycles, and heavy truck cab and chassis (up to 60,000lbs GVWR). Vehicles can be upgraded, downgraded, or built out to fit the needs of the purchaser.

What if I know what I need for my organization, but I do not know if it is on the contract or how to customize the item?

CPP offers personalized pre-purchase consultations to guide purchasers’ step by step through the base models and what options best meet your needs. Contact Ray Griffin: rgriffin@flsheriffs.org or at 904-891-6618.

What types of equipment are available?

While new items are added during each new contract bid process, some of our most popular equipment purchases are: tires, fire trucks and ambulances, electric power charging stations, trailers, lifts, loaders, excavators, tractors, generators, pumps, roadway advisory boards, and off-road utility vehicles. If there is an item, you need but can’t find contact the CPP team at CPP@FlSheriffs.org .

Can I use federal or state grant funds to purchase off your contract?

As of August 2023, four (4) of the CPP contracts have incorporated federal and state procurement requirements for FEMA, FHWA, and the Department of Transportation. The contracts eligible for this are: FSA23-VEL31.0: Pursuit, Administrative, and Other Vehicles;  FSA23-VEH21.0: Heavy Trucks and Buses; FSA23-EQU21.0: Equipment; and  FSA23-VEF17.0: Fire & Rescue Vehicles, Boats, & Equipment. The vendors not participating in this offering to our purchasers are identified with an asterisk in the Vendor Directory. As we advertise new bids, we will continue incorporating these requirements in all contracts.

What are the steps for ordering from the FSA contract?

1. Select the appropriate contract
2. Locate the item group for your purchase on the contract page. Each group provides a drop-down list of all items by expanding the group bar by selecting the arrow to the left of the group name.
3. If options need to be added to the base item, locate the options sheet that corresponds to the awarded vendor using the “Options” link on the item award page. All options must be discounted, and proof of discounts can be requested from the vendor.
4. Contact the awarded vendor for your zone to request a quote using the Vendor Directory located just under the CPP logo on each contract page.  While it is recommended that agencies purchase from awarded vendors within their zone, purchasers may elect to utilize a purchaser from a different zone.
5. Issue a purchase order to the vendor, that should include:
   1. Awarded vendor name and address per contract
   2. The contract number and title
   3. Item number and vehicle description
   4. Purchaser’s federal identification number
   5. Name, phone number, and email address for the point of contact at the purchasing agency

Forward an executed copy of the purchase order to coop@flsheriffs.org

What if I ordered from a vendor, but their price quote does not match the award price posted on the FSA website?

Please contact our CPP team at CPP@FLSheriffs.org if you run into any issues or have questions.