BLD6232026F7 - Request for Information (RFI): SolarWinds Software, Support and Maintenance Services

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, LLCThe 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.

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 20547 Integrated Hardware-Software I.T. Solution (Microcomputer), Environmentally Certified Products NIGP 20655 Integrated Hardware-Software IT, Turnkey Solution, Server and Mainframe Computer NIGP 20812 Architectural Software, Microcomputer NIGP 20815 Aviation Software, Flight Control, Ground Support, Testing, etc., Microcomputer NIGP 20832 Customer Relationship Management Software (CRM], Microcomputer NIGP 20836 Data Processing Software, Microcomputer NIGP 20841 Engineering Software, Microcomputer NIGP 20845 Expert System Software, Microcomputer NIGP 20853 Integrated Software, Microcomputer NIGP 20854 Internet, Web Site and Mobile Application Development Software, Microcomputer NIGP 20856 Logistics and Supply Chain Software, Microcomputer NIGP 20861 OCR and Scanner 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 2065472 SOFTWARE, GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS), PRE-PACKAGED NIGP 2065530 INTEGRATED HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE SOLUTION NIGP 2081210 SOFTWARE, ARCHITECTURAL, MICROCOMPUTER NIGP 2081580 SOFTWARE, AVIATION, MICROCOMPUTER NIGP 2082048 SOFTWARE, BUSINESS, PLANNING, MICROCOMPUTER, APPLE COMPATIBLE, LATEST RELEASE OR VERSION LISTED NIGP 2082058 SOFTWARE, BUSINESS, MISCELLANEOUS, MICROCOMPUTER, APPLE COMPATIBLE, LATEST RELEASE OR VERSION LISTED NIGP 2082720 SOFTWARE, COMMUNICATION, MICROCOMPUTERS NIGP 2082745 SOFTWARE, COMMUNICATIONS, MICROCOMPUTER, IBM COMPATIBLE, LATEST RELEASE OR VERSION LISTED NIGP 2082747 SOFTWARE, NETWORKING, MICROCOMPUTER, USE WITH RISC AIX 6000 SERVER NIGP 2082748 SOFTWARE, ROUTERS, MICROCOMPUTER NIGP 2084539 SOFTWARE, EXPERT SYSTEMS, MICROCOMPUTER NIGP 2085345 SOFTWARE, INTEGRATED, MICROCOMPUTER, APPLE COMPATIBLE, LATEST RELEASE OR VERSION LISTED NIGP 2085347 SOFTWARE, INTEGRATED, MICROCOMPUTER, IBM COMPATIBLE, LATEST RELEASE OR VERSION LISTED NIGP 2085548 SOFTWARE, SOFTWARE LICENSING MANAGEMENT, MICROCOMPUTER

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Requested Information

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