Request for Information (RFI) - Paco Pumps, Parts, and Repair Services

Project Description: Notice of Intent to Designate Sole Source/Sole Brand:
This Request for Information (RFI) (Notice of Intent to Designate a 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:
Grundfos is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of Paco pumps, and Carl Eric Johnson Inc. is the sole manufacturer's municipal representative/distributor for Paco pumps, parts, factory reconditioning and repair services. Paco brand pumps are not interchangeable with any other manufacturer brands. Water and Wastewater Services (WWS) requires the three (3) Paco pumps in operations at the WWS Water Treatment Plants are vital to the water infrastructure, as they continually pump potable water from the storage water tanks to the water distribution system. These pumps are critical as they operate 24 hours a day and 365 days a year.
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.