Request for Information (RFI) Bobrick Washroom Accessories

Project Description: Notice of Intent to Designate Sole Brand:
This Request for Information (RFI) Notice of Intent to Designate 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:
Commodity/Service: Bobrick Washroom Accessories. The Broward County Aviation Department (BCAD), Maintenance Division is seeking a vendor for an open-end contract to supply and deliver new, not used, Bobrick® Washroom Accessories for use at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) Airport. Bobrick® Washroom Accessories which includes but not limited to replacement and repair parts of paper towel dispensers, seat cover dispensers, and toilet paper dispensers. Bobrick® Washroom Accessories are installed throughout the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport servicing over two thousand toilets and urinals throughout the campus. Bobrick® parts are not interchangeable with other brand parts.
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.