Milling machine, vertical, purchase and delivery of

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners' Purchasing Department issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the purchase and delivery of one vertical milling machine, specifically a Jet JTM-4VS (Stock No. 690182) or equivalent unit meeting defined technical specifications. The equipment must feature a minimum 9" x 49" table size, 2-3 HP motor with 3-phase power capability at 230-460 volts, R8 collet capacity, and variable speed operation. All equipment must be new, of current manufacture, and include factory warranties, two complete shop repair manuals, and maintenance instructions upon delivery to the John Prince Maintenance Compound in Lake Worth, Florida. Vendors must submit quotations as a single, fixed unit price with no escalation clauses, with quotes remaining firm for ninety days from opening to allow for evaluation and award. Quotations were due January 31, 2020, at 4:00 p.m., with delivery required within forty-five calendar days after purchase order receipt, accepting deliveries Tuesday through Thursday between 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. The County will award on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, with payment rendered only upon satisfaction and acceptance of delivered equipment, with pricing inclusive of all labor, materials, transportation, and services necessary for delivery and setup.

Small, Minority, and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (SBEs and M/WBEs) certified by Palm Beach County at the time of quote submission may receive preference if their bids fall within ten percent of the lowest bid. A five percent local preference is available to vendors with a permanent place of business in Palm Beach County or the Glades, verified by a valid Business Tax Receipt. All vendors must register in the County's Vendor Self Service system and comply with non-discrimination policies, public records requirements, and criminal history record check ordinances as applicable. Bidders must complete and submit Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 forms from the Palm Beach County Office of Equal Business Opportunity (OEBO) to document any proposed subcontractor participation and certifications. The RFQ also reserves the County's right to purchase additional quantities for twelve months from award at the quoted prices upon mutual written agreement, though no specific budget range or award value was disclosed in the solicitation documents.