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Request for Information: Cots, Racks, Protective Covers & Linen Sets
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This RFI and Notice of Intent to Designate Sole Source or Sole Brand is issued by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners to determine the availability of specific medical and linen products from multiple suppliers. The products in question include various types of cots, storage and transport carts, protective covers, and linen sets, with particular emphasis on items such as functional needs cots, bariatric cots and carts, toddler cots, dust covers, and disposable linens. The purpose is to assess whether these items are exclusively available from a single source or if comparable alternatives exist from other vendors. Vendors are invited to submit product literature and documentation demonstrating their ability to meet or exceed the specified requirements, with the final decision on product comparability resting solely with the Director of Purchasing. Responses to this RFI are evaluated based on the vendor’s ability to supply the products as specified or provide suitable alternatives, with the Director of Purchasing holding the authority to determine whether an offered product qualifies as an equal or equivalent. The process includes a formal question and answer period through Periscope S2G, with all inquiries due by a specified deadline. The solicitation aims to identify potential sources for procurement, with the possibility of designating a sole source or brand if no comparable alternatives are found. The contract size is estimated between $500,000 and $1,500,000, and the response deadline is August 2, 2024.
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FL, USASet-Aside
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This is a Request for Information (RFI); it is not a request for pricing or a commitment to purchase.
This is a Request for Information (RFI) / Notice of Intent to Designate Sole Source/Sole Brand is intended to ascertain whether the commodity or service specified below is currently available from multiple providers/brands. The following products or services are thought to be available only from only a single source/brand.
Commodity/Service: Cots, Racks, Protective Covers & Linen Sets
Request for Information (RFI) to aid in ascertaining whether Westcot Medical Cots, Storage and Transport Carts, Protective Covers and Linen Sets are currently available from multiple providers including, but not limited to: • Functional Needs Cot • Bariatric Special Needs Cot • Bariatric Special Needs Cart • Toddler Cot • Dust Covers with hooks and loop closures • Disposable Linens
If you are capable of meeting or exceeding the specification requirements for this product or equal, respond to this RFI/Notice of Intent to Designate Sole Source/Sole Brand through Periscope S2G. Provide product literature for any product to assist in determining if the product is comparable. The Director of Purchasing shall have sole authority in deciding what is comparable.
Prospective Vendors are requested to provide information regarding their ability to supply the commodities or contractual services described or written explanation 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 Director of Purchasing who shall have sole authority in establishing the approved equal status of the commodity or service offered by the vendor. The Director of Purchasing 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.
Questions and Answers: The County provides a specified time for Vendors to ask questions and seek clarification regarding the requirements of the solicitation. All questions or clarification inquiries must be submitted through Periscope S2G by the date and time referenced in the solicitation document (including any addenda). The County will respond to all questions via Periscope.
This RFI/Notice of Intent to Designate Sole Source/Sole Brand will remain posted until the due date and time indicated.
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