2-Supporting Documentation for Request for Information GEN2132849F1.pdf

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Public Relations Support Services for Environmental Projects

A. Sole Brand or Sole Source Designation This Request for Information (RFI) for 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:

Emily Lock Consulting (Emily Lock) - for public relations support services related to the following projects:

1. Sand Bypass Project for the Public Works and Environmental Services Department, which is a critical component of Broward County’s Beach Management Program. This Sand By-Pass Project will aid in providing a supplemental sand source for the Broward County Segment III Shore Protection Project, delivering an economical, local source of sand where offshore sand sources are no longer available for nourishment activities.

2. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Port Everglades Navigation Improvements Project for the Port Everglades Department, which is a critical infrastructure project to deepen and widen the Port’s channels to accommodate larger, more modern cargo, cruise and petroleum ships that are coming to Port Everglades from ports across the globe.

Broward County is seeking reasonable source designation for Emily Lock due to the following:

• Has experience in maritime, environmental and political campaign strategies from a public relations perspective.

• Has an on-going public relations engagement associated with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Port Everglades Navigation Improvements Project since April 2026. Continuing with Emily Lock will reduce costs to the County by eliminating redundant start-up fee(s) and the time to retain and educate a new firm.

As Emily Lock is currently engaged in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Port Everglades Navigation Improvements Project, this vendor can maintain the consistency in messaging and avoid potential confusion between the two projects, as well as continue to promote positive dialogue.

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.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

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.

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

Form Date 6/30/26