Currency counter scanners, purchase and delivery, RE-quote

The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners Purchasing Department issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) on March 25, 2020, for the purchase and delivery of six currency counter scanner units on a one-time basis. This federally funded procurement, supported by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration, seeks new equipment that meets rigorous technical specifications, including 99.99% accuracy, processing capacity of 1,200 bills per minute, counterfeit detection capabilities, touch screen control functionality, check image capture capabilities, and compatibility with Windows operating systems and specific communication interfaces. Quoters must submit complete responses by April 14, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. to Zulma Gasca at the Palm Beach County Purchasing Department, 50 South Military Trail, Suite 110, West Palm Beach, FL 33415-3199, with equipment delivery required to 3201 Electronics Way, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 within a quoter-specified timeframe in calendar days after receipt of order. All quotations must include manufacturer brand names, model numbers, and supporting technical literature, with pricing remaining firm for ninety days from submission and throughout any contract term. The award will be made on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible quoter, with pricing required to include all supervision, labor, equipment, materials, transportation, shipping, freight, and handling fees with no additional compensation permitted.

This federally funded procurement is subject to extensive compliance requirements, including FTA Circular 4220.1F provisions, debarment and suspension certifications, civil rights and nondiscrimination requirements, and audit access provisions. Quoters must complete Attachment I (Debarment and Suspension Certification) and Attachment II (Drug-Free Workplace Certification) and acknowledge Attachment A (Special Contract Provisions) for their responses to be considered responsive. The procurement establishes a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal of 15% on a race-neutral basis, creating opportunities for qualified disadvantaged enterprises to participate. The County is exempt from federal and state taxes, and no contract renewal options are specified in this one-time purchase solicitation. While no incumbent vendors or specific budget range was identified in the solicitation documents, interested quoters should note that individual purchase orders will be issued for the quoted equipment with items ordered separately.