This Request for Information (RFI) 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/sole brand and is the only commodity/services that meet the County’s needs:Sole Source/ Sole Brand Designation: Vanderbilt Industries LLC Schlage Security Management ProductsThe County seeks an authorized contractor to provide Vanderbilt SMS solutions that meet County access control standards, support Schlage compatible intrusion alarms, and perform authorized maintenance on Geoffrey Industries systems.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.
Commodity Codes
- Commodity Codes: NIGP 208 Computer Software For Microcomputers, Systems, Including Cloud-Based (Preprogrammed) NIGP 20429 Data/File Security Hardware/Software, to Include Encryption NIGP 20447 Integrated Hardware-Software I.T. Solution, Microcomputer NIGP 20529 Data/File Security Hardware/Software, to Include Encryption, Environmentally Certified Products NIGP 20821 Business Intelligence Software, Microcomputer NIGP 20827 Communications: Networking, Linking, etc. (Includes Clustering Software], Microcomputer NIGP 20832 Customer Relationship Management Software (CRM], Microcomputer NIGP 20836 Data Processing Software, Microcomputer NIGP 20837 Database Software, Microcomputer NIGP 20855 Inventory Management Software, Microcomputer NIGP 20856 Logistics and Supply Chain Software, Microcomputer NIGP 20867 Programming: Basic, Assembler, Computer Assisted Software Engineering Tools (CASE], Libraries, etc., Microcomputer. NIGP 20868 Project Management Software, Microcomputer NIGP 20885 Surveying Systems Software, Microcomputer NIGP 2042915 ENCRYPTION SOFTWARE NIGP 2045550 SERVERS, MICROCOMPUTER, HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE (IBM 7026-H70 RS/6000 ENTERPRISE SERVER MODEL H70 STARS/GIS HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE) NIGP 2045551 SERVERS, MICROCOMPUTER, SITE MANAGER, HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE (IBM 7026-H70RS/6000 ENTERPRISE SERVER MODEL H70, SITE MANAGER, HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE) NIGP 2049074 SECURITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, INCLUDES SCANNERS, READERS (OPTICAL CHARACTER), BAR CODE, AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES NIGP 2065530 INTEGRATED HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE SOLUTION NIGP 2082717 RATIONAL SUITE ENTERPRISE, WINDOWS, FOR GENERATING TEST FROM SOFTWARE EXECTABLES AND TO HELP DEVELOPERS THROUGH THE PROJECT LIFECYCLE FROM MANAGING REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORMING THOROUGH TESTING NIGP 2082720 SOFTWARE, COMMUNICATION, MICROCOMPUTERS NIGP 2082721 SOFTWARE, COMMUNICATIONS, MICROCOMPUTER, APPLE COMPATIBLE, LATEST RELEASE OR VERSION LISTED NIGP 2082743 SOFTWARE, MOBILITY CONTROLLER, MICROCOMPUTER NIGP 2082744 SOFTWARE, MONITORING SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS, MICROCOMPUTER NIGP 2085345 SOFTWARE, INTEGRATED, MICROCOMPUTER, APPLE COMPATIBLE, LATEST RELEASE OR VERSION LISTED NIGP 2085493 SOFTWARE, WEB SITE APPLICATION, MICROCOMPUTER NIGP 2085546 SOFTWARE, INVENTORY MANAGEMENT, MICROCOMPUTER NIGP 2085548 SOFTWARE, SOFTWARE LICENSING MANAGEMENT, MICROCOMPUTER NIGP 2086639 SOFTWARE, LEGAL RESOURCES FOR SAFETY REGULATIONS, MANAGEMENT, RECORDING, REPORTING, MICROCOMPUTER, IBM COMPATIBLE, LATEST RELEASE OR VERSION LISTED NIGP 2086720 SOFTWARE, PROGRAMMING, LANGUAGE COMPILERS, MICROCOMPUTER, APPLE COMPATIBLE, LATEST RELEASE OR VERSION NIGP 2086748 SOFTWARE, PROGRAMMING, LANGUAGE COMPILERS, MICROCOMPUTER, IBM COMPATIBLE, LATEST RELEASE OR VERSION NIGP 2086758 SOFTWARE, PROGRAMMING, MICROCOMPUTER NIGP 2086835 SOFTWARE, DOCUMENT PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, MICROCOMPUTER NIGP 2086836 SOFTWARE, MANAGEMENT, FILENET DOCUMENT, MICROCOMPUTER NIGP 2086840 SOFTWARE, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, MICROCOMPUTER, APPLE COMPATIBLE, LATEST RELEASE OR VERSION LISTED NIGP 2086850 SOFTWARE, WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, MICROCOMPUTER NIGP 2087640 SOFTWARE, FACILITY MANAGEMENT, MICROCOMPUTER, IBM COMPATIBLE, LATEST RELEASE OR VERSION LISTED NIGP 2088083 SOFTWARE, VIDEO PRODUCTION, MICROCOMPUTER NIGP 2088210 SOFTWARE, ENGINEERING, MICROCOMPUTER NIGP 2088875 SOFTWARE, MONITOR SECURITY SYSTEMS, MICROCOMPUTER NIGP 2088878 SOFTWARE, MONITOR TRAFFIC CONTROL, MICROCOMPUTER NIGP 2089015 SOFTWARE, FIREWALL MANAGEMENT, MICROCOMPUTER, IBM COMPATIBLE, LATEST RELEASE OR VERSION NIGP 2089023 SOFTWARE, SERVER MANAGEMENT, MICROCOMPUTER NIGP 2089024 SOFTWARE, UTILITIES, BACK-UP, HOUSE SECURITY SERVER, MICROCOMPUTER NIGP 2089025 SOFTWARE, UTILITIES, BACK-UP, MICROCOMPUTER, APPLE COMPATIBLE, LATEST RELEASE OR VERSION LISTED NIGP 2089073 SOFTWARE, SECURITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, MICROCOMPUTER, LATEST RELEASE OR VERSION LISTED
Events & Timeline
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
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| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | Jun 23rd 2026, 1:00 PM EDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to submit Questions | Jul 1st 2026, 12:00 AM EDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | Jul 1st 2026, 2:00 PM EDT | N/A |
Requested Information
Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.
| Name | Type | # Files | Requirement |
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| Vendor's RFI Response | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Required |