Request for Information (RFI): Bentley MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer Software Products

Project Description: This Request for Information (RFI) Notice of Intent to Designate 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 sole brand and is the only commodity/services that meet the County’s needs:
Sole Source Designation: Bentley Systems Inc.
The County is requesting information on Bentley software products, which are essential for designing capital road projects. These industry-standard applications enable viewing, modeling, documenting, and visualizing comprehensive 2D and 3D designs across all disciplines and scales for roadway and infrastructure projects. Contractor shall provide details on licensing options, technical specifications, integration capabilities, and support services to assist in evaluating their suitability for County 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 (through 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.