Request for Information (RFI): SolarWinds Software, Support and Maintenance Services

Project Description: This Request for Information (RFI) Notice of Intent to Designate a 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 as a sole brand and is the only commodity/services that meet the County’s needs:
Sole Brand Designation: SolarWinds North America, Inc. DBA SolarWinds Worldwide, LLC
The objective of this RFI is to identify a line of software products to assist with the monitoring of the Broward County network's data communication infrastructure points where all computers and phones are connected. SolarWinds provides comprehensive IT management software designed to monitor servers, applications, databases, and infrastructure, ensuring performance, availability, and security across hybrid and cloud environments.
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.