Transaction Network Services (TNS) Gateway Services

Project Description: Notice of Intent to Designate Sole Source/Sole Brand:
This Request for Information (RFI) Notice of Intent to Designate Sole Source 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 one sole source and is the only commodity/service that meets the County’s needs for this Project:
Transaction Network Services, Inc. (“TNS”) data services, software, software development and/or software support for operating ADVAM payment processing system/equipment located at Broward County Aviation Department (BCAD). BCAD’s new parking system includes ADVAM payment processing system (equipment); ADVAM only uses TNS’s proprietary software.
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.