Floating dock, purchase and delivery of, one-time purchase

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners Purchasing Department issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the one-time purchase and delivery of a single floating dock unit. The specified product is a Marina Technologies Heavy Duty Aluminum Floating Dock System MTI-S222 or an equal equivalent, featuring marine-grade aluminum 6061-T6 construction, 14-inch freeboard, composite or aluminum planks with grooved non-skid decking, PVC D-shaped fenders, high-density foam-filled polyethylene floats, a 6'6" wide by 5'1" long landing dock, and a sand-colored finish. The dock must be delivered to John Prince Park Maintenance Compound, 5020 S. Congress Ave., Lake Worth, FL 33461, with F.O.B. destination terms. Vendors must submit sealed quotations as a single, fixed unit price that includes all shipping, freight, delivery charges, labor, equipment, materials, and related costs. The submission deadline is March 23, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. Palm Beach County Local Time, with responses accepted via fax or email to the Purchasing Department. Pricing must remain firm for 90 days from opening for evaluation and award, and the County reserves the right to purchase additional quantities within 12 months of award at the same offered prices.

Vendors responding to this solicitation must register in the County's Vendor Self Service (VSS) system and ensure all subcontractors are similarly registered. Small, Minority, and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (S/M/WBE) set-asides apply, offering qualifying small businesses within 10 percent of the lowest responsive bid and 5 percent local preference for Palm Beach County and Glades businesses, respectively. Vendors must provide evidence of Commercial General Liability Insurance ($500,000 minimum), Business Auto Liability Insurance ($500,000 minimum), and Workers' Compensation coverage, along with applicable business licenses and certifications. Payment follows County acceptance and proper invoicing, with the Florida Prompt Payment Act governing interest penalties on late payments. No incumbent vendors or specific budget range was identified in the solicitation documentation.