Armored level indicators, purchase and delivery of - OEM

The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, Purchasing Department, issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the purchase and delivery of two units of armored level indicators for the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department. The specific product required was the JOGLER OEM Model ULSS with Teflon lining, orange float with two disks (top and bottom), fully assembled prior to shipment, bearing manufacturer part number 94-ULSS-FP10-S610-LX-12, with no substitutes permitted. Quotations were due by 4:00 p.m. Palm Beach County Local Time on March 18, 2016, with faxed or e-mailed responses acceptable. All pricing was required to be firm and fixed, quoted to within two decimal points, and must include all supervision, labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and services necessary for complete delivery. Vendors were required to acknowledge compliance with the County's Non-Discrimination Policy and submit appropriate business documentation. The County reserved the right to purchase additional quantities within twelve months from the award date under the same terms and conditions, with award made on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Delivery was to be made Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, with the specific number of days after receipt of order (ARO) to be specified by the successful bidder.

A Small Business Enterprise (SBE) program preference was available, allowing certified SBEs within 10% of the lowest bid to receive consideration for award. Additionally, local preference ordinances applied, providing a 5% preference to quoters with permanent places of business in Palm Beach County or the Glades, provided they submitted a valid Business Tax Receipt and completed Certification of Business Location. Payment terms followed the Florida Prompt Payment Act, with payment due only upon the County's satisfaction and acceptance of delivered items. No incumbent vendors or budget range was specified in the solicitation documents. The RFQ was posted on March 11, 2016, with a deadline of March 18, 2016, providing vendors with a seven-day response window.