Kingfisher Flex with 96 Deep-well Head & Thermo Ambient Air Monitoring Equipment Spare Parts

Sarasota County is seeking to procure a KingFisher Flex Purification System through Invitation for Quotes (IFQ) #242644FB for its Mosquito Management Services and Air & Water Quality departments. The specific procurement includes one (1) new KingFisher Flex with 96 Deep-well Head (ThermoFisher Scientific Catalog #5400630) and associated spare parts, including sample tubes, filter assemblies, felt pads, and mass transducer V seals. Vendors must deliver the products within five calendar days of receiving the purchase order, with delivery limited to Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, excluding weekends and county holidays. The county reserves the right to award the contract to one or more responsive and responsible offerors submitting the lowest price per category. Key requirements include providing new, fully warrantied products with a warranty of one year from county acceptance or the standard manufacturer's warranty period, whichever is longer. The due date for this solicitation is September 16, 2024, with the products to be inspected upon delivery and subject to rejection if they do not meet specified requirements.

The procurement does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, and local or American business preferences will not apply due to grant funding requirements. The total quote is limited to $150,000.00 per project or contract year, with the county providing a contingency of up to 10% for unforeseen circumstances. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and business automobile liability, with specific coverage limits and conditions. Vendors will be responsible for replacing any rejected items at no additional cost to the county. The solicitation suggests this is a one-time purchase, with the county anticipating issuing a purchase order for the specified equipment and spare parts. Potential vendors should carefully review the detailed specifications in the bid documents and ensure they can meet all technical and insurance requirements to be considered for the contract.