2-Request for Information Questionnaire.docx

This is a Request for Information (RFI) Questionnaire issued by a Florida county to solicit vendor responses regarding Bloomberg Professional Services. The county seeks to determine whether the specified commodity or service is available from multiple providers or if alternate solutions exist that could meet its needs. The RFI requests that vendors provide detailed responses through the BPRO Requested Information section, including relevant specifications and supporting documentation. The solicitation focuses on two primary items: first, the ability to provide an industry-standard software platform used by financial professionals that delivers real-time global market data, breaking news, advanced analytics, and secure communication networks for traders, analysts, and portfolio managers; and second, the ability to offer transparent trade execution, market pricing, inventory, analytics, research, and communication with the investment community through a broker-neutral portal that integrates all services under a single platform, particularly for Fixed Income users.

This RFI explicitly states it is not a request for pricing or a purchase commitment, but rather an informational inquiry to assess market availability and alternatives. The questionnaire format requires vendors to respond with yes or no confirmations regarding their service capabilities, supplemented by detailed explanations of their ability to provide the described services and any relevant documentation. No specific response deadline, due date, award date, contract term, or pricing information is indicated in the questionnaire itself, as the primary objective is to gather market intelligence to support the county's procurement decision-making process regarding potential sole source or sole brand designation.