Bearward Radiators for Midport Crane

Broward County is requesting bids for two Bearward Radiator units (Part Number BE5782800101_BOX) for a Paceco Crane at Port Everglades under an Invitation to Bid, with proposals due June 26, 2026. No set-asides, small business enterprise requirements, prevailing wage, or recycled content preferences apply. A local-business preference under Broward County Code Section 1-74 applies to vendors certifying local status with required supporting documentation including a valid Broward County local business tax receipt.

The scope is furnishing and delivery of two unit-mounted Bearward Radiator systems designed for a QSK50G4 Tier 2 Generator Package, each with cooling fan and protection guards rated for ambient air temperatures up to 50°C (122°F), coolant drain valve, remote filling facility, site gauge with Blygold coating on cores, and minimum one-year warranty from delivery date. Delivery must occur within 150 calendar days of purchase order receipt during normal business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., excluding County holidays) at Port Everglades Crane Division, Southport, 2050 SE 42nd Street, Building 33, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316. All pricing is F.O.B. Destination inclusive of freight, fuel, and associated costs.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder on total bid price basis, though the County reserves the right to award on a group or item-by-item basis. Vendors must submit responses electronically through BPRO with supporting documentation including manufacturer names, models, photographs, drawings, and catalogs; if documentation is not submitted with the initial response, it must be provided within three calendar days of request or the bid may be declared nonresponsive. Broward County may order up to 20% additional quantities within one year of award at the same prices and terms. General Liability minimum is $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate; Auto Liability $500,000 combined bodily injury and property damage; Workers' Compensation at statutory limits; and U.S. Longshoremen & Harbor Workers' Act coverage for activities on navigable water. Required certifications include Anti-Human Trafficking Affidavit, Domestic Partnership Act Certification (for contracts over $100,000), Vendor Questionnaire, Subcontractors/Subconsultants/Suppliers disclosure, Location Certification, and Litigation History disclosure. Port Everglades access requires restricted-access badge with comprehensive background check, fingerprinting for personnel visiting more than 15 times in 90 days, Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC), annual renewal fees, and dockside parking permits at $100 per vehicle. The Cone of Silence applies; all communications regarding the solicitation are prohibited except with Purchasing Division staff, designated project managers, and the Office of Economic and Small Business Development.