Request for Information (RFI) - Autodesk AutoCAD Software

A Florida county is issuing a Request for Information on Autodesk AutoCAD software, with responses due October 30, 2026, to determine whether the specified software is available from multiple providers or whether alternate products can meet the county's needs. This is not a request for pricing or a purchase commitment, and the county has indicated that AutoCAD may be available only as a sole brand.

Vendors must respond through the electronic bidding system and identify their role as manufacturer, authorized reseller, or other entity. The questionnaire requires vendors to assess five functional categories: 2D drafting (including text, dimensions, layer management, and precise real-scale documentation); 3D modeling (solids, surface meshes, realistic rendering, accurate lighting visualization); automation (AutoLISP, smart blocks, script streamlining); AI features (Autodesk Assistant, Markup Assist, PDF correction automation); and collaboration tools (trace layer, cloud storage, web and mobile access, cross-platform co-authoring). Vendors must indicate whether their proposed product fully satisfies each requirement with "Yes," "Partially," or "No" responses and provide explanatory details. Vendors must also identify any requirements not fully satisfied and describe material differences from the specified product.

The county notes that using alternative software would require additional time and cost for personnel training, continuous file format conversions, and quality control on conversion processes. The Director of Purchasing holds sole authority to determine product comparability and designate whether the procurement qualifies as sole source or sole brand; that decision is not subject to objection, protest, or appeal.