Hydroguard flushers, purchase and delivery of

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, Purchasing Department, issued Request for Quotation #040516-316/ZG for the purchase and delivery of three units of HydroGuard Flushers, Model HG-1, Basic S, manufactured by Mueller (Part #HG1BSS102000NFPVC00). The equipment specifications include integrated controllers and padlock wings with an 18-inch bury depth, intended for the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department. This is an all-or-none procurement on a total offer basis to be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with successful bidders authorized to receive individual purchase orders for the specified units. Pricing must be submitted as firm, fixed unit prices with no escalation or modification clauses permitted, with prices remaining firm for 90 days from opening and throughout the initial contract term. The submission deadline was April 18, 2016, at 4:00 P.M. Palm Beach County Local Time, with faxed or emailed responses acceptable; no site visits, bidders' conferences, or specific award dates were referenced. Delivery timeline shall be specified in days after receipt of order (ARO) as determined by the successful bidder, with the F.O.B. point at destination, placing all transportation charges, liability, and risk in transit on the successful bidder. Payment shall be made only upon the County's acceptance of delivered items, with invoices submitted to the Palm Beach County Finance Department. The successful bidder must provide manufacturer warranty on all equipment against defects in materials and workmanship effective from the date of delivery and acceptance.

A local preference of up to 5 percent may be applied to quoters with a permanent place of business in Palm Beach County or the Glades, provided they submit a valid Business Tax Receipt and complete Certification of Business Location. All quoters must acknowledge conformance with Palm Beach County's Non-Discrimination Policy and comply with all applicable federal, state, county, and local laws. No specific incumbent vendors, disadvantaged enterprise set-asides, or budget ranges were identified in the solicitation documents. Palm Beach County reserves the right to purchase additional quantities at the quoted prices for a period not exceeding 12 months from award. The County is exempt from federal and state taxes and will not be responsible for tax obligations related to the procurement. No specific award value or budget range was disclosed in the available documentation.