Kit, digital water leak detector, purchase and delivery of

The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, Purchasing Department, issued Request for Quotation #062016-411/ZG for the purchase and delivery of two (2) complete Digital Water Leak Detector Kits for the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department. The solicitation seeks kits manufactured by Subsurface Leak Detection, Inc., Model #LD-18 or equal, with each kit comprising nine specified components: an amplifier with LCD display and USB connection, padded case, 50-inch belt, ground microphone with handswitch, magnet base with nutdriver, heavy-duty ABS plastic carrying case, aviation-grade stereo headphones, PC software with USB cable, and a sensor with magnet and 9.75-foot cable. All items must be new, of current manufacture, and include factory warranties and complete shop repair manuals. The submission deadline is July 12, 2016, at 4:00 p.m., Palm Beach County local time, with faxed or emailed responses acceptable. Quotations must provide firm, fixed pricing on an all-or-none, total offer basis with prices remaining firm for ninety (90) days from the opening date. The F.O.B. point is destination, with the successful bidder responsible for all transportation charges, liability, and risk in transit.

The procurement includes Small Business Enterprise (SBE) certification preferences, whereby SBE-certified vendors within ten percent (10%) of the lowest responsive, responsible bid may be considered for award. Local preference ordinances apply, offering a five percent (5%) preference to vendors with permanent places of business in Palm Beach County or the Glades. All vendors must comply with non-discrimination policy requirements, criminal history records check ordinances, and public entity crimes statutes. Payment shall be rendered upon the County's satisfaction and acceptance of delivered items. Additional quantities may be purchased within twelve (12) months of award at the offered prices and under the same terms and conditions. No specific budget range or award value is listed in the solicitation documents.