Request for Information-Charter Tower Belt Press Parts

Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted

Solicitation number
OPN2131112F1
State
Florida
Responses due

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Opportunity details come from broward.bonfirehub.com. Updated .

About this opportunity

Broward County Water and Wastewater Services is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) for Charter Tower Belt Press parts, specifically seeking to procure proprietary equipment, parts, repairs, and services from Charter Machine Company. The RFI is designed to determine if the specified commodity or service is available from multiple providers or if alternative solutions exist that could meet the county's needs. This procurement is not a pricing request or purchase commitment but rather an information-gathering process to evaluate potential sources for highly specialized belt press parts. The RFI was posted on October 16, 2025, with a response deadline of October 23, 2025. Prospective vendors are invited to provide information about their ability to supply comparable parts or services through the county's electronic bidding system, with the Director of Purchasing holding sole authority to determine comparability and suitability.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline set-aside designations or specific restrictions for vendor participation. No incumbent vendor details or precise budget ranges are provided in the documentation. The RFI emphasizes that the Charter Tower Belt Press parts are proprietary and not interchangeable with other brands, which may significantly limit potential respondents. Vendors are encouraged to upload supporting documentation demonstrating their capability to meet or exceed the county's requirements. The procurement process allows vendors to contest the proposed sole-source designation by submitting alternative proposals through the electronic bidding system. The Director of Purchasing will review submissions and make a final determination about sole-source status, with this decision being final and not subject to further appeal or protest.

Opportunity text

Project Description - Request for Information Charter Tower Belt Press Parts Notice of Intent to Designate Sole Source/Sole Brand: This Request for Information (RFI) Notice of Intent to Designate 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: Broward County Water and Wastewater Services is seeking to procure Charter Tower Belt Press parts from Charter Machine Company for belts, equipment, parts, repairs and services. These parts are proprietary and are not interchangeable with any other brand. 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 (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.

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