SLED Opportunity · FLORIDA · BROWARD
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Broward County seeks information on LED floodlight fixtures comparable to Phoenix LED EcoMod4 3 Series for heavy duty port lighting. This RFI aims to identify multiple suppliers or alternatives before sole source designation. Responses due by June 9, 2026.
Notice of Intent to Designate Sole Source/Sole Brand: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 only as a sole brand and is the only commodity/service that meets the County’s needs:• PHOENIX LED Floodlights FixturesThe County seeks information on alternative LED floodlights fixtures that are equal to, or of higher quality than the Phoenix LED EcoMod® 3 Series (277–480V). The floodlights must meet County standards for heavy duty port operations and support lighting requirements for post Panamax gantry cranes and newly manufactured ship to shore cranes.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.
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | May 29th 2026, 4:00 PM EDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | Jun 9th 2026, 2:00 PM EDT | N/A |
| Passed | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to submit Questions | May 29th 2026, 5:00 PM EDT | N/A |
Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.
| Name | Type | # Files | Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vendor's RFI Response | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Required |
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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