Request for Information (RFI) - Thor Guard, Inc. Lightning Prediction and Detection System

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 and is the only commodity/services that meets the County’s needs:

• Thor Guard, Inc. for TG-360 lightning prediction and detection system.
• Thor Guard, Inc. is the current provider of the County’s lightning detection system
• Thor Guard, Inc. is the single source for maintaining and repairing Thor Guard lighting detection and prediction system.

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.

Provide responses to the questions below through the BPRO Requested Information section. Include any relevant specifications and/or supporting documentation related to the product you are offering.

**Submission method:** 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.

This RFI will remain posted until closing date and time.

The Director of Purchasing shall consider such submittals and notify all submitting vendors (thru the electronic bidding system) of the decision to designate as a single source, which decision shall not be subject to objection, protest, or appeal.