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Request for Information: Low Barrier Emergency Shelter Beds
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The Broward County Purchasing Division has issued a Notice of Intent to designate a sole source or one reasonable source for the procurement of low barrier emergency shelter beds, specifically targeting services provided by The Salvation Army within the city limits. This action is based on the determination that The Salvation Army is the only qualified provider capable of meeting the urgent community need for temporary or transitional overnight accommodations for homeless individuals. The County is seeking to confirm whether other vendors can supply comparable services or products, and interested parties must submit detailed documentation demonstrating their capability or providing evidence of alternative qualified sources. This process involves a Request for Information (RFI) where vendors can respond through Periscope S2G, providing product literature and explanations to establish equivalency or capability. The Director of Purchasing will evaluate all submissions to determine if the offered products or services are comparable, with the final decision on sole source designation being final and not subject to protest. The County emphasizes the importance of timely inquiries and responses, with a response deadline of July 9, 2024, and the contract size is estimated between $500,000 and $1,500,000. This initiative aims to ensure the continued availability of critical shelter services for the homeless population in Broward County.
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The Purchasing Division is publishing this notice pursuant to the Broward County Procurement Code section, 21.25, Sole Source/Only Reasonable Source, and 21.26, Sole Brand. The Purchasing Division intends to award a contract without competition if it is determined to be in the best interest of the County. This is a Request for Information (RFI); it is not a request for pricing or a commitment to purchase.
Determination of Other Interested Vendors: This 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 are thought to be available from only a single source/brand. Any such vendor must submit the following information: 1. The name of the interested party; and 2. A detailed explanation consisting of documentation showing that there are other qualified sources for the identified services herein.
Scope of Services/Background: The Salvation Army is the only eligible and qualified provider within the city limits to meet the low barrier emergency shelter need to provide a temporary or transitional place to sleep (overnight beds) for homeless individuals experiencing homelessness in the community. To ensure this critical service is available to the community, the County has funded services previously through our Sole Source/Sole Brand Request process.
Commodity/Service Required: The County is seeking additional Low Barrier Emergency Shelter Beds. If you are capable of meeting or exceeding the specification requirements for this product or equivalent, respond to this RFI/Notice of Intent to Designate Sole Source/Sole Brand through Periscope S2G. Provide product literature via upload 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 S2G.
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