Request for Information: Axis Brand Security Cameras

Project Description: Notice of Intent to Designate Sole Brand: Axis Communications - Security Cameras for CCTV Security System
This Request for Information (RFI) Notice of Intent to Designate a Sole Brand is to determine if the specified commodity has competitive brands equal to that would meet the County’s needs. This is not a request for pricing or a purchase commitment.
The following commodity is thought to be available only as a sole brand and is the only commodity that meets the County’s needs:
Axis Brand Security Cameras for CCTV System
Provide all new camera models (i.e. thermal imaging, infrared, PTZ, etc.) and parts for the installation/repair of Axis Communications Security Cameras for CCTV System.
Broward County Port Everglades (PEV) has more than 600 cameras. Axis Brand Cameras are an intricate part of the CCTV System which is a critical tool designed to facilitate the requirements from the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP). PEV is regulated by the Coast Guard and CBP, and PEV is required under Title 33 Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) to maintain an approved Port Security Plan (PSP).
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.