Gear box assembly unit, haywood strainer, purchase

Palm Beach County's Board of County Commissioners, through its Purchasing Department, issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the purchase and delivery of a Gear Box Assembly Unit for a Hayward Strainer. The specific deliverable is one PEERLESS WINSMITH Gear Box Assembly (Part #6MSFD 500 UL-DR-56C-1) to serve as a direct replacement part for a Hayward Strainer Model 596 (Serial #16110). The procurement requires delivery within twenty-one calendar days after receipt of the purchase order, with the F.O.B. point set at destination. Vendors must submit responses by May 20, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. Palm Beach County local time via fax or email using the provided RFQ response form. All quoted prices must be firm for ninety days from the date of opening and must include all labor, equipment, materials, transportation, and other facilities necessary for complete delivery. The award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible vendor on an all-or-none basis, with payment rendered only upon satisfaction and acceptance of the delivered item. The successful vendor must provide a factory/manufacturer warranty against defects in materials and workmanship effective upon delivery and acceptance.

Vendors must register as vendors in the Palm Beach County Vendor Self Service (VSS) system prior to submission and must comply with multiple requirements including the Commercial Non-Discrimination Policy and drug-free workplace certification. The solicitation incorporates the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) program, and vendors with permanent locations in Palm Beach County or the Glades are eligible for local preference consideration. Criminal history records checks are required as mandated by county ordinance. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. The specific budget or award value for this purchase is not disclosed in the available documentation, though the competitive bidding process indicates the county is seeking cost-effective procurement of this specialized equipment component.