Ice Pigging or Equivalent Service

Description: This is a Request for Information (RFI). This is not a request for pricing or a commitment to purchase.
Before the City of Fort Lauderdale awards a Sole Source/Sole Brand Contract for the purchase of Ice pigging services, this Request for Information (RFI) is intended to determine whether Ice pigging or equivalent service is currently available from multiple providers, and/or, if there is an approved equal service
Prospective Vendors are requested to provide information regarding their ability to supply the commodity as well as the contractual services described in the procurement specifications and provide a written explanation and/or other documentation contesting the proposed designation as a Sole Source/Sole Brand. Prospective Vendors will be considered only if they provide documentation demonstrating that they are capable of meeting or exceeding the specification requirements stated herein.
All Vendor responses will be evaluated by the Chief Procurement Officer who shall have sole authority in establishing the approved equal status of the commodity and/or services offered by the vendor. The Chief Procurement Officer shall consider such submittals and notify all submitting vendors of the decision whether to designate as a Sole Source/Brand, which decision shall not be subject to objection, protest, or appeal.
This (RFI)/Notice of Intent to Award to a Sole Source/Sole Brand will remain posted until the due date and time indicated. Please see the attached Specifications for further detail.