BLD6232026F12 - Request for Information (RFI) Bubenzer Brakes and Rail Clamps Installation, Parts and Maintenance

This Request for Information (RFI) Notice of Intent to Designate 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 and is the only commodity/services that meet the County’s needs:Sole Source Designation: Dellner Bubenzer USA Inc.The contractor shall provide Bubenzer brakes and rail clamps for installation, parts, upgrades, repairs, service, maintenance, and support. The contractor shall furnish high-quality crane brake systems, including storm rail clamps, for all container gantry cranes at Port Everglades. These systems must provide secure holding under all operating conditions, serve as emergency stopping mechanisms, and ensure cranes remain stationary to prevent unintended movement along the rails.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.

Commodity Codes

• Commodity Codes: NIGP 05568 Monitors, Computerized and Wireless, Including Equipment Utilization, Engine/Driver Performance, Brakes, Lights, RPM, Temperature, etc. NIGP 06015 Brakes, Electric Controller NIGP 06021 Brakes, Repairs, and Replacements, Not Electric Controller NIGP 07563 Relining Equipment, Brakes NIGP 69131 Clutches and Brakes: Pneumatic, Electric, Torque Limiting, Tension Control NIGP 76503 Booms: Crane, Tractor, etc. NIGP 76514 Crane Indicators NIGP 94025 Cargo Transport Services, Rail NIGP 94031 Construction, Rail Station and Shop, Including Rehabilitation, Maintenance and Repair NIGP 94061 Rail Car Maintenance and Repair NIGP 95931 Cargo Transport Services, Marine: Air-Ocean, Ocean-Rail, Ocean-Truck Intermodal Cargo Services NIGP 95936 Crane Maintenance and Repair, Marine NIGP 99883 Rail Equipment and Accessories, Sale of Surplus and Obsolete Items NIGP 0551020 ADJUSTERS, ELECTRIC BRAKES (Inactive, please see commodity code 060-14-20 effective January 1, 2016) NIGP 0601420 ADJUSTERS, ELECTRIC BRAKES NIGP 0601522 BRAKES, ELECTRIC NIGP 0754150 PARTS AND ACCESSORIES, CRANE, AUTOMOTIVE NIGP 0754430 CRANE, GANRY, ALUMINUM NIGP 5702816 BARS, BRIDGE RAIL CLAMP NIGP 5702818 BEAMS, GUARD RAIL NIGP 5702822 BOLTS, GUARD RAIL, BUTTON HEAD, STEEL NIGP 5702852 NUTS, SCREWS, AND WASHERS, GUARD RAIL NIGP 5702853 PARTS AND ACCESSORIES, GUARD RAIL NIGP 5702876 STRAPS, FASTENING, GUARD RAIL NIGP 5702877 SUPPORTS, GUARD RAIL NIGP 5702884 TERMINALS, GUARD RAIL END EXTRUDER, INCLUDING PARTS AND ACCESSORIES NIGP 6705657 PARTS AND ACCESSORIES, CRANE DIAL-ESE UNIT, HOT-LEFT HAND THREAD NIGP 7203654 PARTS AND ACCESSORIES, CRANE HYDRAULIC PUMP (CRANE OR EQUAL) NIGP 7203659 PARTS AND ACCESSORIES, JOHN CRANE HYDRAULIC PUMP (JOHN CRANE OR EQUAL) NIGP 7650521 PARTS AND ACCESSORIES, BRAKES, AIR NIGP 9881533 CHAIN LINK FENCE AND GUARD RAIL REPAIR

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Requested Information

Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.