Request for Information (RFI) - Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicle

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 Aviation Department (BCAD) seeks to procure ONE (1) new, unused, Rosenbauer Panther 6x6 Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicle, equipped with High Reach Extendable Turret (HRET) at the Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) Fire Station. Rosenbauer America, LLC (via Rosenbauer Minnesota, LLC) is the sole manufacturer of the Panther ARFF vehicle and is distributed by the manufacturer or its designated representatives.
The vehicle shall comply with the current version of the following:
Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circular AC 150/5220-10, Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Vehicles
FAA Advisory Circular AC 150/5210-14, Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Equipment, Tools and Clothing
National Fire Protection Association NFPA 414, Standard for Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Vehicles, current edition in effect at time of proposal submission
The 14 CFR Part 139 ARFF operational requirements applicable to the Index classification of the Airport.
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.