Chemical warfare agent & toxic industrial chemical detector

Palm Beach County, Florida issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the purchase and delivery of one Chemical Warfare Agent (CWA) and Toxic Industrial Chemical (TIC) Detector, posted on November 14, 2018, with quotations due by November 21, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. local time. The County seeks a Smiths Detection LCD 3.3 Model #023-6021-B detector or an approved equivalent that meets stringent technical specifications, including dimensions not exceeding 4.20" x 7.10" x 1.90", a weight limit of 1.5 pounds including batteries, and operation on four AA batteries. The detector must utilize advanced non-radioactive ion mobility spectrometry detection technology capable of detecting nerve, blister, blood, and choking agents, provide a minimum of 70 hours of continuous data logging, and include multilingual support in English, Spanish, French, and German. The procurement requires submission of firm, fixed pricing on an all-or-none basis with delivery to Palm Beach County Fire Rescue at 405 Pike Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33411, and all equipment must be new, of current manufacture, and carry factory warranties including a one-year warranty covering all parts and labor, a free loaner system via overnight carrier, and 24/7/365 telephone support. The successful bidder must also provide a separate line item quotation for trade-in credit on two existing Smiths Detection APD 2000 units (Serial #851 and #854) and assume responsibility for all shipping, delivery, and pickup of trade-in equipment within two weeks of new equipment delivery.

The RFQ includes local preference provisions allowing qualified vendors maintaining a permanent place of business in Palm Beach County or the Glades to receive preferential discounts of up to 5%, verified by a valid Business Tax Receipt. Small Business Enterprise (SBE) certified vendors submitting bids within 10% of the lowest responsive, responsible bid price may receive preferential consideration. The County reserves the right to purchase additional quantities within twelve months of award at the same pricing and terms, and all quoted prices must remain firm for ninety days from the opening date to allow for evaluation and award. While specific budget allocations or award values are not stated in the RFQ, the procurement is limited to a single detector unit with associated accessories and trade-in considerations. No incumbent vendor information or existing infrastructure integration requirements are specified in the solicitation documents.