This is a Request for Information (RFI). This is not a request for pricing or a commitment to purchase. This Request for Information (RFI)/ Notice of Intent to Designate Sole Source/Sole Brand is intended to ascertain whether the commodity or service specified below is currently available from multiple providers/brands. The following products are thought to be available from only a single source/brand. Commodity/Service: Teledyne APIT640 PM 2.5 Monitor If you are capable of meeting or exceeding the specification requirements for this product or equal, respond to this RFI/Notice of Intent to Designate Sole Source/Sole Brand through Periscope S2G. Provide product literature for any product to assist in determining if the product is comparable. The Director of Purchasing shall have sole authority in deciding what is comparable. Prospective Vendors are requested to provide information regarding their ability to supply the commodities or contractual services described or written
explanation or other documentation contesting the proposed designation as a Sole Source/Sole Brand. Prospective Vendors will be considered only if they provide documentation demonstrating that they are capable of meeting or exceeding the specification requirements stated herein. All Vendor responses will be evaluated by the Director of Purchasing who shall have sole authority in establishing the approved equal status of the commodity or service offered by the vendor. The Director of Purchasing shall consider such submittals and notify all submitting vendors of the decision whether to designate as a Sole Source/Brand, which decision shall not be subject to objection, protest, or appeal. This RFI/Notice of Intent to Designate Sole Source/Sole Brand will remain posted until the due date and time indicated. Description :-This is a Request for Information to aid in ascertaining whether Teledyne APIT640 PM 2.5 Monitors are currently available from multiple providers and to obtain product literature to assist in determining if the product offered meets or exceeds the requirements. Vendors should submit a response electronically through Periscope S2G. Vendor should upload any supporting information in Periscope S2G to assist in determining if the product or service is comparable.