Detroit-mercedes diesel engines & allison transmissions

Palm Beach County, Florida issued Invitation for Bid #19-066/ZG on July 25, 2019, seeking on-site repair services and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts for Detroit-Mercedes diesel engines and Allison automatic transmissions. The County requires an authorized Detroit-Mercedes and Allison distributor and service center capable of delivering 24/7 emergency repair services at the Fire Rescue Fleet Maintenance facility located at 2601 Vista Parkway, West Palm Beach, Florida 33411. The successful vendor must be equipped with service trucks and employ mechanics holding current certifications in heavy-duty engine diagnostics, electrical systems, fuel systems, and full Allison transmission service and repair. Pricing submissions must include firm, fixed standard hourly rates for Monday through Friday work (7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) with a weight factor of 0.70; overtime compensation at 1.5 times the standard rate for work performed between 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. on weekdays and weekends with a 4-hour response time requirement; and holiday compensation at 2.0 times the standard rate for Palm Beach County recognized holidays with a 4-hour response time. Additionally, bidders must provide single fixed percentage discounts or markups from current manufacturer price lists for Detroit, Allison, and Mercedes OEM parts, each with a weight factor of 0.10. The contract term is twelve months with four optional twelve-month renewal periods, and the anticipated contract value is $150,000 for the initial term, though the County reserves the right to adjust this amount based on actual service requirements.

The solicitation incorporates Equal Business Opportunity Program requirements and local preference provisions that favor bidders with permanent places of business in Palm Beach County or the Glades. The successful bidder must maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance of at least $500,000, Business Auto Liability Insurance of at least $500,000, and Workers' Compensation Insurance in accordance with Florida Statute Chapter 440. All parts and labor carry factory and manufacturer warranty coverage plus an additional 90 days of labor warranty. The County is exempt from federal and state taxes. No incumbent vendor information was provided in the solicitation documents. While no specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the local preference provisions create an advantage for vendors with established business locations within Palm Beach County or the Glades area.