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Request for Information (RFI) - Furniture DEMCO Desk for Hallandale Beach Library

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OPN2132735F1State & Local

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Broward County is issuing a Request for Information to assess whether the DEMCO brand of desk furniture, specifically required for the Hollywood Branch Library, can be sourced from alternative suppliers or if an equivalent product exists that meets the County’s needs. The County requires these desks to match the existing furniture at the Hallandale Beach Library to maintain visual and functional continuity across facilities, and no substitution is currently accepted without formal evaluation. This RFI is not a solicitation for pricing or a commitment to purchase but seeks input from vendors regarding their ability to supply comparable products that fulfill the County’s specifications. Vendors are invited to respond through the electronic bidding system by the deadline, providing documentation that demonstrates their capacity to meet or exceed the requirements outlined in Attachment A. The County will evaluate submissions to determine if multiple suppliers can deliver a comparable solution, with the Director of Purchasing holding final authority to designate the item as sole source or brand. All responses will be reviewed, and vendors will be notified electronically of the outcome, which is final and not subject to protest, objection, or appeal. The RFI remains open until August 14, 2026, and inquiries should be directed to Jacqueline Chapman or Gerald Garrity.

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Broward County seeks alternative suppliers for DEMCO desks matching Hallandale Beach Library furniture, no substitutions accepted without evaluation.

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Florida → Broward CountyView Agency

NAICS

449110 - Furniture RetailersView NAICS

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FL, USA

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AgencyFlorida → Broward County
Contacts1 person available
OfficeFL, USA
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Office AddressFL, USA
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Jacqueline Chapman or Gerald Garrity

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Gov Alpha
Brooklyn, NY
Cendien
Carrollton, TX
Hertz Furniture
Ramsey, New Jersey

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This Request for Information (RFI) Notice of Intent to Designate a Sole Brand is to determine if the specified commodity or service is available from multiple providers, or if an alternate commodity or service is available that would meet Broward County Library needs. This is not a request for pricing or a purchase commitment.
The following commodity or service is thought to be available only as a sole brand and is the only commodity/service that meets the County’s needs:
The DEMCO brand of furniture products are required to coordinate with the furniture that is in use at Hallandale Beach Library. The County requires the purchase, delivery, assembly and installation of a DEMCO Brand Desk Furniture for the Hollywood Branch Library. Refer to Attachment A - HBL DEMCO Desk. This RFI will remain posted until closing date and time.
Prospective Vendors are requested to provide information regarding their ability to provide the commodity or service described or written explanation or other documentation contesting the proposed RFI designation.
If you are capable of meeting or exceeding the County’s requirements for the specified commodity or service, respond to this RFI through the electronic bidding system. Vendor should upload any supporting information in the electronic bidding system as part of its response to assist the County in determining if commodity or service is comparable, is available from multiple suppliers, and meets the County’s needs. The Director of Purchasing shall have sole authority in deciding what is comparable.
The Director of Purchasing shall consider such submittals and notify all submitting vendors (thru the electronic bidding system) of the decision whether to designate as a Sole Source/Brand, which decision shall not be subject to objection, protest, or appeal.

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