Request for Information (RFI) - FiberTite KEE Roofing Membrane

Project Description: This Request for Information (RFI), Notice of Intent to Designate a Sole Brand, 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 only as a sole brand and is the only commodity/service that meets the County’s needs:
Seaman Corporation is the sole manufacturer and supplier of the FiberTite roofing membrane currently installed at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and updates/modifications can only be made by the manufacturer.
The roofs on Concourses E and F are currently covered under an active FiberTite warranty. To keep the warranty active compatible materials are required to be installed during the repair of the roofing 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.