Request for Information (RFI) Self Service Baggage Cart Concession

Project Description: Notice of Intent to Designate Sole Source:
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 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:
Vendor: Smarte Carte, Inc.
Service: Self Service Baggage Cart Concession
Provide a self-service baggage cart service at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) using vending equipment placed across all four terminals, arrival and departure curbside areas, baggage claim, three parking garages, the Rental Car Center (RCC), and the Federal Inspection Station (FIS).
The scope of work includes supplying approximately 800 durable, high-quality carts along with a minimum of 32 cart vending equipment that support all major payment methods, including cash and debit/credit cards.
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.