Request for Information - Sole Brand Designation for Progress Telerik DevCraft Complete License, Support and Maintenance

Request for Information: Progress Telerik DevCraft Complete License, Support and Maintenance Notice of Intent to Designate Sole Source/Sole Brand: 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 the County’s 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: Enterprise Technology Services (ETS) is requesting a sole brand designation for the acquisition of Progress Telerik DevCraft Complete License, Support and Maintenance. The Enterprise Technology Services Division (ETS) provides IT services critical to County departments and agencies. This request is in support of an in-house web-based developed application, Pre-Broad Meeting Inquiry (PBMI), specifically used by County Administration and Commissioners. Currently, the Telerik software utility is a critical integration component that functions and forms part of the existing PBMI in-house web-based developed application. PBMI is widely used by County Commissioners, County Administration, and County agencies for entering and responding to questions on the weekly board meeting agenda. The application also provides reporting capabilities of all inquiries for both public hearings and Commission agenda regular meetings. The Telerik software utility provides the distinct and necessary capabilities to support the County's existing agenda preparation process. Moreover, Telerik software utility is currently used by the Purchasing Division in-house developed application, Transportation Department legacy applications and Resilient Environment for the e-Permitting application. Replacing the current product will require a massive effort of rewriting the code for multiple web-based applications currently in place and providing the essential functional, operational and on-line secured services and support that the County needs. 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.