Concrete saws with carts, stihl (no substitutes) purchase of

Palm Beach County's Board of County Commissioners, Purchasing Department, issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the one-time purchase and delivery of concrete saws with carts. The procurement requires five (5) STIHL TS 700 concrete saws, five (5) FW 20 carts (Model #4224 710 1403), and five (5) Quick Mounting System Kits (Model #4224 790-0705), with no substitutions permitted. All equipment must be new, of current manufacture, and include factory warranties. Quotations must be submitted no later than 4:00 P.M. Palm Beach County Local Time on March 26, 2019, via fax or email to Jan Maney, the assigned buyer. The contract will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with delivery to be made Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, at a location to be specified on the purchase order. Pricing must be provided as a single, fixed unit price per item and remain firm for ninety (90) days from the date of opening. The total offer price must include all shipping, labor, equipment, materials, transportation, and delivery costs, with no additional compensation permitted.

A Small Business Enterprise (SBE) preference program applies, potentially offering certified SBE vendors within 10% of the lowest bid an opportunity for award. Additionally, a Local Preference Ordinance provides a 5% preference to vendors with a permanent place of business in Palm Beach County or the Glades. The county is exempt from federal and state taxes, and all invoices must be submitted to the Palm Beach County Finance Department marked with the corresponding purchase order number. Payment will be made only upon receipt, inspection, and acceptance of items. No specific budget range or award value is identified in the solicitation documents, though pricing should reflect the cost of five complete units including all associated components and delivery services.