3-Requests for Approved Equals.docx

This is a Requests for Approved Equals form issued by Broward County, Florida in connection with a Locksmith Services solicitation for Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). The form establishes the procedural mechanism by which vendors may request County approval of substitute products or manufacturers that differ from those specified in the original solicitation. Vendors must submit completed requests with supporting product literature to the Purchasing Agent by the deadline specified in the Special Instructions to Vendors section. The County will respond to all Approved Equals requests via addendum to the solicitation. The form requires vendors to provide comprehensive information including their name, contact details, solicitation number, specification reference information, the specification requirement being challenged, the manufacturer and model number of the proposed alternative product, and a detailed description of how the proposed product meets all solicitation requirements. Incomplete requests will not be reviewed by the County.

The form itself contains no specific pricing information, set-asides, incumbent details, or funding source specifications. Instead, it serves as an administrative tool to facilitate the evaluation of product equivalency requests. The County retains sole discretion to approve or deny requests and must provide written justification for any denial. This form was last updated on September 9, 2024, and applies to an open-end, indefinite quantity contract for locksmith services where the County will issue purchase orders as needed without guaranteed minimum quantities unless otherwise specified in the primary solicitation.