Request for Information (RFI) - Fire Alarm System

Project Description: Request for Information: Fire Alarm and Life Safety System
Notice of Intent to Designate Single Source/Sole Brand:
This Request for Information (RFI) Notice of Intent to Designate Single Source and 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 from only a single source (or reasonable source) and is the only commodity/services that meets the County’s needs:
WSA Systems-Boca, LLC (WSA) Is the authorized distributor that provides equipment and services for the Notifier fire alarm and life safety systems, including INSPIRE Fire Alarm Systems, ONYX Series Fire Alarm Systems, OnyxWorks Network Workstations, FirstVision, CLSS Connected Life Safety Systems, and Bi-Directional Amplifiers (ERCES).
The following commodity or service is thought to be available only as a reasonable brand and is the only commodity/service that meets the County’s needs:
The Notifier fire alarm and life safety system is currently installed throughout the Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Modifications, expansions, monitoring, testing, inspections, repairs, and maintenance of these systems typically require an authorized distributor to perform programming, certification, and warranty-compliant services to maintain system integrity.
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.