Box and pan brake, purchase and delivery of

The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, Purchasing Department, issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) #030916-287/LC for the purchase and delivery of one box and pan brake unit for Palm Beach County Fire Rescue. The solicitation specifically requests quotations for a Baileigh Industrial Model #BB-4812 or equivalent unit meeting detailed technical specifications, including a 48"-52" width with a fully welded frame capable of bending 12 gauge mild steel across the entire length, at least eleven hardened and polished 3-piece fingers of varying lengths, a minimum 6" box depth, and an integrated stop rod on the apron. All pricing must be firm and fixed, with delivery, freight, shipping, and handling charges included at no additional cost to the county. The RFQ submission deadline was March 25, 2016, at 4:00 P.M. Palm Beach County Local Time, with faxed or emailed responses accepted, and the successful vendor will be selected as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on an all-or-none basis. The delivery location is designated as F.O.B. destination at Palm Beach County Fire Rescue, Support Services, 2601 Vista Parkway, West Palm Beach, FL 33411, with vendors retaining title and responsibility for all transportation liability and claims until delivery.

Palm Beach County's Local Preference Ordinance applies to this procurement, providing a 5% preference to vendors with a permanent place of business in Palm Beach County or the Glades, contingent upon submission of a valid Business Tax Receipt and completed Certification of Business Location. The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) program also applies, allowing certified small businesses with bids within 10% of the lowest submitted bid to be considered for award. All vendors must submit a non-discrimination policy compliant with Palm Beach County Resolution R-2014-1421 and demonstrate compliance with federal, state, county, and local requirements, including criminal history record checks as mandated by Palm Beach County Code Sections 2-371 through 2-377. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in this solicitation, nor is any specific budget range or award value provided in the available documentation.