Fairway mower, purchase and delivery of, 1-time purchase

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners Purchasing Department has issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) 042122-165/CR for the one-time purchase and delivery of a fairway mower. The procurement seeks quotations for a Baroness Model #LM2700 or equivalent fairway mower to be delivered to Park Ridge Golf Course at 9191 Lantana Road, Lake Worth, Florida 33467. The equipment must meet stringent specifications including a minimum 45-horsepower Kubota or equivalent diesel engine, 4-wheel drive traction, a minimum 125-inch cutting width with five individual reel-cutting units containing nine blades each, standard LED light kit, shade canopy, steel frame protective net, and ROPS (Rollover Protection Structure) with OSHA-approved materials. All equipment must be new, of current manufacture, and delivered complete and ready for use with factory warranties, two complete shop repair manuals, maintenance instructions, and parts lists included. The quotation deadline is June 28, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. local time, with all shipping and freight charges to be included in the total offer price on an F.O.B. destination basis. The County will award the RFQ to the lowest responsive and responsible quoter on an all-or-none basis, with pricing remaining firm for 90 days from the opening date.

This procurement includes set-aside considerations for Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise (S/M/WBE) vendors and local preference provisions. Quoters with a permanent place of business in Palm Beach County may receive a 5% local preference discount, while Glades-based businesses may receive a 5% preference if providing services within the Glades. All vendors must be registered in the County's Vendor Self Service (VSS) system, and any subcontractors must also complete registration. Vendors must comply with the County's Commercial Non-Discrimination Policy, E-Verify requirements, and applicable state and local regulations and ordinances. Payment will be rendered upon the County's satisfaction and acceptance of delivered items, with the County retaining the right to return any items not meeting specifications at the vendor's expense for a full refund. No specific incumbent vendor or budget range has been identified in the procurement documents.