Automotive lift, four post, purchase & installation

The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners' Purchasing Department issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) #042320-18/SS on May 22, 2020, for the purchase and installation of a new four-post automotive lift. The procurement seeks a heavy-duty, clear floor, above-ground automotive lift with a minimum capacity of 30,000 lbs and a minimum rise height of 68 inches, specifically a Rotary SM30 or equivalent model. The scope of work includes removal of the existing lift and installation of the new unit per manufacturer specifications, excluding electrical work, along with the provision of four rolling jacks (Rotary RJ150BK or equivalent at 15,000 lbs capacity) and an internal air line (100-150 psi). The lift must feature a 4 HP minimum motor (208/230 volt, single phase), overall width not exceeding 12'6", column height not exceeding 7'4", and an up-time of 105 seconds maximum. Qualified vendors must provide current operator, repair, and parts manuals, maintain a minimum five-year structural warranty, and furnish ALI/ETL certification. Required qualifications include submission of a minimum of three references for similar goods or services provided within the past three years and proof of appropriate insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability of $500,000 per occurrence, Business Auto Liability of $500,000 combined single limit, and Workers' Compensation insurance. Quotations were due by 4:00 p.m. Palm Beach County local time on June 5, 2020, and the successful vendor was required to begin work within 30 days of notification and complete installation within seven days of starting work. Pricing was required as firm fixed price with unit pricing to two decimal places, remaining fixed for 90 days from the date of opening, with delivery to Palm Beach County Fleet Management at 2601 Vista Parkway, West Palm Beach, FL 33411.

The procurement included provisions for Small/Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprise (S/M/WBE) participation through Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 documentation requirements, and a 5% Local Preference was available for vendors with a permanent place of business in Palm Beach County, with an additional 5% Glades Local Preference when applicable. The contract award was made on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the vendor retaining title and assuming all transportation responsibility and risk on an F.O.B. destination basis. No specific award value or budget range was disclosed in the RFQ documentation. Payment would be rendered only upon satisfaction and acceptance of items received and services rendered, with no additional compensation allowed for travel, fuel, or incidental expenses beyond the quoted price. The County is exempt from Federal and State taxes, and all vendors were subject to standard contract terms and conditions established by Palm Beach County.