Request for Information (RFI) Vidtronix Baggage Tags & Boarding Passes

Project Description: Notice of Intent to Designate Single Source/Sole Brand:
This Request for Information (RFI) Notice of Intent to Designate Single 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 single source (or reasonable source) and is the only commodity/services that meets the County’s needs:
Vidtronix Ticket and Label, LLC is the sole manufacturer and supplier of parts for Vidtronix ATP3, ATP6 and MAP printers.
Vidtronix baggage tags and boarding pass printer stock is the only printer stock certified and validated for use with the Amadeus Airport Information Management System (AIMS), ensuring full compatibility with the Vidtronix printers required by the system. The stock is manufactured to precise, proprietary specifications that allow the high volume printers to operate reliably, avoiding jams and malfunctions experienced with off brand alternatives.
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.