1-Supporting Documentation for Request for Information.pdf

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

ZPMC: Engineering, Repair, Maintenance, Retrofits & Parts

A. Sole Brand or Sole Source Designation This Request for Information (RFI) Sole Source/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 only as a Sole Source/Sole Brand and is the only commodity/service that meets the County’s needs:

Sole Source/Sole Brand designation: Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co Ltd. / ZPMC NA EAST COAST INC.

for engineering, repair, maintenance, retrofits & parts.

Broward County seeks an alternative supplier capable of providing replacement parts and technical support of equal or higher quality than ZPMC for its six ship‑to‑shore cranes. These cranes rely on proprietary, integrated components engineered and manufactured by ZPMC, with many critical assemblies available only through ZPMC China or ZPMC USA. While some elements originate from third‑party manufacturers, they are incorporated into ZPMC‑designed mechanical, electrical, structural, and control systems with strict compatibility and performance standards. Any alternative supplier must demonstrate the ability to meet these requirements without compromising system integrity, safety compliance, or operational reliability. This RFI aims to identify qualified vendors that can match or exceed ZPMC’s quality and ensure long-term performance of the Port’s crane assets.

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.

B. Single Source Designation for FLL Not applicable to this solicitation.

C. Market Survey Not applicable to this solicitation.

D. Additional Information/Instructions Not applicable to this solicitation.