Electric range, purchase and delivery of, RE-quote

The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, Purchasing Department, issued Request for Quotation #101317-1R/KM for the purchase and delivery of a single 36-inch electric restaurant range with accessories. The solicitation seeks a Vulcan Model #EV36S-6FP480 electric range operating at 480 voltage, 3-phase, or an approved equal meeting specified technical requirements. Required deliverables include the range unit with a stub back (maximum 10 inches), an extra oven rack (maximum 26 inches with guides), and a set of four casters, all compatible with the offered equipment. Quoters must submit a single, fixed unit price with delivery timeframe indicated in days after receipt of order, along with manufacturer cut sheets and descriptive literature demonstrating compliance with specifications unless offering the exact specified Vulcan model and part numbers. The quotation submission deadline is November 14, 2017, at 4:00 P.M. Palm Beach County Local Time, with responses acceptable via fax or email to Senior Buyer Kristen A. Monnett. All pricing must remain firm for 90 days from opening date, and payment is contingent upon County satisfaction and acceptance.

A 5 percent local preference is available to quoters 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 County applies the Small Business Enterprise (SBE) program, potentially awarding to certified small businesses within 10 percent of the lowest responsive bid. All quoters must submit a Non-Discrimination Policy Form and may optionally submit a Drug-Free Workplace Certification to receive preference in tied-bid situations. No specific award value or budget range was disclosed in the solicitation document. No incumbent vendors, existing infrastructure requirements, or technology integration needs were identified in the RFQ. Invoices must be submitted to the Finance Department bearing the associated purchase order number.