Request for Information (RFI) - Thermo Fisher Ion Chromatography System Maintenance

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:
Maintenance and Support Services for a Thermo Scientific Dionex Integrion High-Pressure Ion Chromatography (HPIC) System. Thermo Fisher Scientific is the sole source equipment manufacturer and service provider for all Thermo Fisher Scientific instruments, parts, training, technical support, field service support, and software. Thermo Fisher Scientific has proprietary rights to the design and software utilized in this instrument. Thermo Fisher Scientific is the only company with access to performance verified component parts, spare parts, software, technical support, upgrades and engineering resources to maintain the original operating specifications for your Thermo Fisher Scientific instrument. Thermo Fisher Scientific Field Service Engineers (FSE’s) are the only certified and factory trained engineers available to service the instrument and are part of an organization that is ISO certified.
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.
Vendor Information and/or Market Survey
This is a Request for Information (RFI). This is not a request for pricing or a purchase commitment.
This Request for Information (RFI) is requesting information regarding a potential Broward County solicitation for Water and Wastewater Services. The Department is requesting information which will assist the Division in developing the scope of services, locating vendors, and receiving additional project details.
This RFI will remain posted until the closing date and time. Vendors should submit response electronically through the electronic bidding system with the information requested.