OPN2132735F1 - Request for Information (RFI) - Furniture DEMCO Desk for Hallandale Beach Library

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 Broward County Library needs. This is not a request for pricing or a purchase commitment.The following commodity or service is thought to be available only as a sole brand and is the only commodity/service that meets the County’s needs:The DEMCO brand of furniture products are required to coordinate with the furniture that is in use at Hallandale Beach Library. The County requires the purchase, delivery, assembly and installation of a DEMCO Brand Desk Furniture for the Hollywood Branch Library. Refer to Attachment A - HBL DEMCO Desk.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 42030 Furniture, General, Custom Made NIGP 42044 Institutional Furniture, All Types NIGP 42056 Library Furniture: Book Trucks, Card Cabinets, Carrels, Chairs, Curb-Side Book Returns, Dictionary Stands, Step Stools, Tables, etc. NIGP 4205632 FURNITURE, LIBRARY

Events & Timeline

Requested Information

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

Attachments

• Attachment_A_-_HBL_DEMCO_Desk.pdf