Request for Information (RFI) - Limitorque-brand Actuators, Actuator Parts, Accessories & 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:
Flowtech Inc. is the sole municipal representative for Limitorque-brand products and the exclusive provider of parts, accessories, and repairs. These actuators are critical to County operations, as federal, state, and local regulatory agencies require that a significant percentage (85–90%) of contaminants - including biochemical oxygen demand, nutrients, and pathogens be removed prior to disposal. This equipment must remain in optimal working condition to ensure uninterrupted treatment processes. Preventive maintenance must be performed in accordance with manufacturer (Limitorque) recommendations to maintain warranty compliance. Failure of this critical equipment presents a substantial risk of facility non-compliance and disruption of environmentally safe wastewater treatment operations.
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.