Air compressor, reciprocating, purchase & delivery of

Palm Beach County, Florida's Purchasing Department issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the purchase and delivery of two stationary reciprocating air compressors with a deadline of February 7, 2017, at 4:00 p.m. The solicitation specifies a Champion model VR7F-8 (R-series) or equivalent unit featuring a minimum 7.5 horsepower drive motor operating on 460-volt 3-phase power, a 2-cylinder 2-stage configuration, and a minimum delivery rate of 23.1 CFM at 125 PSIG. Each compressor must include standard equipment such as an automatic tank drain, magnetic starter, and air-cooled after cooler. The equipment shall be delivered to Palm Beach International Airport Maintenance Building D, 3700 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406, during delivery hours of Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Quotations were to be submitted via fax or email, with pricing required to be firm and fixed for ninety days from the opening date and for the initial contract term. All shipping, freight, handling, and incidental expenses must be included in the quoted price with no additional compensation permitted. The successful vendor must warrant all equipment against defects in materials and workmanship for a minimum of five years on the compressor pump and one year on all components and accessories from the date of delivery and acceptance, with award made on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

Small Business Enterprise (SBE) certified firms submitting bids within 10 percent of the lowest bid may receive preference consideration, and a local preference of 5 percent may be applied to quoters with a permanent place of business in Palm Beach County or the Glades. Vendors were required to submit a non-discrimination policy, drug-free workplace certification, and business location certification with their bids. The County reserves the right to purchase additional quantities within twelve months of award at the same pricing and terms. No incumbent vendors or budget range was specified in the solicitation documents. As Palm Beach County is exempt from federal and state taxes, payment will be made upon receipt, acceptance, and proper invoicing of goods, with no specific award value disclosed in the available documentation.