Request for Information

NOTICE OF INTENT TO DESIGNATE SOLE SOURCE/ONE REASONABLE SOURCE/SOLE BRAND   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.
Commodity/Service: The Broward County Traffic Engineering Division (BCTED) is seeking to procure Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) Thermal Video Detection Equipment certified replacement parts and components required for FLIR Thermal Video Detection Systems already installed and in use throughout the County at signalized intersections. Broward County, through an interagency joint participation agreement with FDOT, operates and maintains all FDOT traffic signals on the State Highway System, and therefore can only legally install FDOT APL approved detection systems. The FLIR FC-Series Thermal Video Detection equipment has been approved on the FDOT Approved Product Listing (APL Certification Numbers 660-015-023 and 660-015-024 and 660-028-002). The equipment and repair parts to the FC-Series Thermal Video Detection Systems on Broward County roadways are not interchangeable across the different manufacturer's systems.
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.    
This RFI will remain posted until the due date and time indicated. Vendors should submit response electronically through Periscope. Vendor should upload any supporting information in Periscope, including vendor's contact information, capabilities and experience with Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) Thermal Video Detection Equipment and Accessories (including length of time providing these services).
This Request for Information (RFI) is intended to ascertain whether the products specified below are currently available from multiple providers for Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) Thermal Video Detection Equipment, Repair and Accessories. This is not a request for pricing or a commitment to purchase.