OPN2132294F1 - Request for Information (RFI)-Rosemount brand products

AI Summary

Broward County seeks information on Rosemount brand products, believed to be sole sourced through Fluid Control Specialties LLC. This RFI aims to confirm availability from other suppliers or alternatives. Responses will help determine if a sole source designation is appropriate.

Opportunity details

Solicitation No.: 237320
Type / RFx: RFI
Status: Open
Level: county
Published Date: Invalid Date
Due Date: Invalid Date
NAICS Code: 335999 AI guide
Jurisdiction: Broward
State: Florida
Agency: Broward

Description

Notice of Intent to Designate Sole Source/Sole Brand: 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 (or reasonable source) and is the only commodity/services that meets the County’s needs: Fluid Control Specialties LLC is the sole Municipal Representative/Distributor of Rosemount products for all municipalities in Florida.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 285 Electrical Equipment And Supplies (Except Cable And Wire) NIGP 570 Metals: Bars, Plates, Rods, Sheets, Strips, Structural Shapes, Tubing, And Fabricated Items NIGP 760 Road And Highway Equipment: Earth Handling, Grading, Moving, Packing, Etc.

Events & Timeline

Status	Event Name	Location	Description	Dates	Mandatory
Ongoing	Questions Due Date	Online Portal	The Q and A Period for this Opportunity is Ongoing	Never	N/A
Ongoing	Open Date	Online Portal	Posting date for the Opportunity	May 27th 2026, 4:30 PM EDT	N/A
Upcoming	Close Date	Online Portal	Deadline for Submissions	Jun 4th 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
Vendor's RFI Response	File Type: Any (.*)	Multiple	Required

Key dates

Invalid DatePublished
Invalid DateResponses Due

AI classification tags

electrical equipment fluid control products municipal supplies road and highway equipment metal products sole source designation request for information

Frequently asked questions

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