Request for Information (RFI) - Snipe-IT Library Inventory and Asset Management System

Project Description: Notice of Intent to Designate Sole Source/Sole Brand:
This Request for Information (RFI) (Notice of Intent to Designate Sole Source 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 from only a sole source (or reasonable source) and is the only commodity/services that meets the County’s needs:
The Broward County Libraries Division is seeking an open-source inventory asset management system that will complement existing County software services via hardware & software tracking. The inventory management system Software should include, but is not limited to the following:
• Includes a check-in / check-out module • Ability to interface with Broward County's Library courier service • Provides improved user accessibility via an automated asset request process, enable centralized storage of hardware, and real-time tracking to prevent device loss or theft.
Libraries Division is seeking Reasonable Source approval for a inventory management system via Snipe-IT that will complement existing County software services via hardware & software tracking. In addition, Snipe-IT’s check-in & check-out tools allow staff to reserve hardware for Libraries functions, require user acceptance (End-User EULAs/Terms of Service) upon checkout, and automate the allocation of assets for IT.
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.