Motorized wheelbarrows, purchase and delivery of

Palm Beach County Purchasing Department issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the purchase and delivery of two motorized wheelbarrows for the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department, with quotation responses due by April 25, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. The solicitation specifies that equipment must be manufactured by MUD TRUCK AMERICA, MODEL MAX TRUCK or equal, meeting stringent technical requirements including a maximum speed of 5 mph, parking brake, weight not exceeding 400 lbs, front and rear 400 x 10 four-ply tires with agriculture tread, four-wheel drive traction, galvanized dump bucket, fuel shut-off, and steel frame construction. Each unit shall be equipped with one Ball Tow Hitch and a transmission manufactured by PEERLESS, MODEL #MST 200 or equal with at least three forward and one reverse gear, as well as a HONDA, MODEL #GXV 160 or equal engine featuring an air-cooled, gasoline, single-cylinder, four-cycle design with oil level check device. Pricing shall be submitted as firm, fixed unit prices valid for ninety days from the date of opening and must include two decimal places maximum, with the F.O.B. point established as destination, making the vendor responsible for all transportation charges and liability in transit. All equipment must be new, of current manufacture at bid submission, and include factory warranties along with two complete shop repair manuals and maintenance instructions; successful bidders must provide a one-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship, and the contract shall be awarded on an all-or-none, total offer basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.

The solicitation includes Small Business Enterprise (SBE) certification preferences and local preference considerations, whereby SBE-certified vendors within ten percent of the lowest bid price and local businesses may receive preferential evaluation in the award determination. The procurement does not restrict bidding to specific organization types, though preference will be given to SBE-certified enterprises and local vendors meeting the specified pricing threshold. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements were identified in this solicitation. The RFQ does not specify a total budget value or estimated award amount; however, vendors should note that additional quantities may be purchased within twelve months of award at the same pricing and terms upon mutual written agreement. Quotations could be submitted via fax or email, providing flexibility in the submission process.