BLD6232026F13 - Request for Information (RFI) Cummins Engine Replacement, Parts, Repair, 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 Brand Designation: Cummins EnginesThe contractor shall provide Cummins engine replacements, parts, rebuilds, repairs, and preventive maintenance. The contractor shall be an authorized dealer and furnish all required services and warranties to ensure full compliance with Cummins specifications.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 03537 Engine Instruments: Fuel, Manifold and Oil Pressure, Oil Temperature, Tachometers, etc. NIGP 05568 Monitors, Computerized and Wireless, Including Equipment Utilization, Engine/Driver Performance, Brakes, Lights, RPM, Temperature, etc. NIGP 12056 Motor and Engine Parts and Accessories, Miscellaneous, Marine NIGP 0255053 PARTS AND ACCESSORIES, CUMMINS AIR COMPRESSOR (CUMMINS OR EQUAL) NIGP 0602421 CABLES, BATTERY, INSULATED, DIESEL ENGINE NIGP 0603634 DISTRIBUTORS, ENGINE, INCLUDING PARTS AND ACCESSORIES NIGP 0604022 BEARINGS, ENGINE AND POWER TRAIN NIGP 0604038 PARTS AND ACCESSORIES, ENGINE, PRIMARY NIGP 0604052 PARTS AND ACCESSORIES, GASOLINE ENGINE (NOT OTHERWISE CLASSIFIED) NIGP 1202314 BOATS, FERRY, ENGINE AND MOTOR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES NIGP 1205635 ENGINE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES, FERRY, (NOT OTHERWISE CLASSIFIED) NIGP 1205639 FILTERS, MARINE ENGINE, INCLUDING PARTS AND ACCESSORIES NIGP 4056048 OILS, MARINE ENGINE NIGP 4056050 OILS, MARINE ENGINE, HYDRAULIC NIGP 5573352 PARTS AND ACCESSORIES, MIDWEST DETROIT DIESEL ENGINE (MIDWEST OR EQUAL) NIGP 5573355 PARTS AND ACCESSORIES, ENGINE (MISC), TRANSIT BUS CLASSICS (BRAND LISTED OR EQUAL) NIGP 7602851 PARTS AND ACCESSORIES, CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINE (CUMMINS OR EQUAL)

Events & Timeline

Requested Information

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