Request for Information: ABB Inc. – Switchgear Engineering, Maintenance, Retrofits, and Replacement Parts

Broward County Port Everglades is issuing a Request for Information to determine whether switchgear engineering, maintenance, retrofits, and replacement parts services are available solely from ABB Inc. or from multiple providers, with responses due September 29, 2026. This is a sole-source justification RFI, not a request for pricing or a purchase commitment.

The County seeks vendors capable of providing switchgear engineering, repair, maintenance, retrofits, parts continuity, interchangeability, and equipment uniformity for thirteen ship-to-shore cranes located at the Southport berths. Respondents may either demonstrate their ability to meet or exceed the County's requirements or submit written documentation and supporting evidence contesting the proposed sole-source designation for ABB Inc.

The RFI questionnaire requests information on product availability, service capabilities, technical specifications, and any comparable alternatives that could functionally meet the County's switchgear engineering and parts replacement requirements. Prospective vendors upload responses and supporting documentation through the electronic bidding system.

The Director of Purchasing retains sole authority to determine what constitutes a comparable commodity or service and will notify all submitting vendors of the final decision regarding sole-source or sole-brand designation. This decision is not subject to objection, protest, or appeal.