Request for Information (RFI) - VEGA Brand Level Sensors & Repair Services
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- OPN2131183F1
- State
- Florida
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- NIGP codes
Opportunity details come from broward.bonfirehub.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
The state of Florida has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for VEGA brand level sensors and repair services through Water and Wastewater Services (WWS), seeking to determine if these specialized components can be sourced from multiple providers. The procurement focuses specifically on proprietary VEGA Americas, Inc. brand parts that are critical to water and wastewater treatment processes, with an emphasis on direct replacement instruments and spare repair parts for sensor components. This RFI is designed to validate whether alternative commodities or services exist that could meet the county's technical requirements, with the Director of Purchasing retaining sole authority to determine comparability. Vendors are invited to respond through the electronic bidding system, with the requirement to upload supporting documentation demonstrating their capability to provide equivalent or superior products. The RFI was posted on October 23, 2025, with a response deadline of October 30, 2025, and represents a market investigation rather than a formal purchasing commitment.
The RFI does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. No information is provided regarding incumbent vendors, disadvantaged enterprise participation, or precise budget allocations for these sensor replacements. The procurement appears focused on technical compatibility and availability of specialized VEGA brand level sensors, with vendors expected to provide comprehensive documentation supporting their ability to meet the county's precise technical specifications. The county's primary objective is to confirm whether these sensors can be sourced from multiple suppliers or if VEGA Americas, Inc. represents the sole viable provider for these critical water and wastewater treatment components. While no specific award value is mentioned, the emphasis on maintaining spare parts suggests an ongoing procurement need for these specialized sensor technologies.
Opportunity text
Notice of Intent to Designate Sole Source/Sole Brand: This Request for Information (RFI) (Notice of Intent to Designate a 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: VEGA Americas, Inc brand parts are proprietary and not interchangeable with any other brand. Water and Wastewater Services (WWS) requires direct replacement of these instruments when making critical repairs or replacing existing components of VEGA level sensors. These sensors have been identified as critical components to the water and wastewater treatment processes. WWS is required to always have spare repair parts in the event one these sensors fail. 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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