Request for Information (RFI) - lnSync Adaptive Traffic Signal Control System

Project Description: 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/ 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:
Rhythm Engineering LLC's Rhythm Engineering InSync Adaptive Traffic Signal Control System (ATCS) equipment, certified replacement parts, and components required for the Rhythm Engineering InSync Adaptive Traffic Signal Control System (ATCS) already installed at ten (10) intersections in the County.
Broward County cannot legally attempt to swap out another unit in that system and use it on the State Highway System. Rhythm Engineering Inc. is the only authorized seller and service supplier for the lnSync Adaptive Traffic Signal Control system products and equipment for the State of Florida.
The Rhythm Engineering lnSync Adaptive Signal Control System equipment currently operating on Broward County roadways is not interchangeable with other manufacturer's systems.
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.
Vendor Information and/or Market Survey:
This is a Request for Information (RFI). This is not a request for pricing or a purchase commitment.
This RFI will remain posted until the closing date and time. Vendors should submit response electronically through the electronic bidding system with the information requested.