Power quality analyzer, purchase of

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners' Purchasing Department issued Request for Quotation (RFQ #020916-249/LC) for the purchase of a single power quality analyzer unit specifically for the Palm Beach County Department of Airports. The procurement seeks to acquire one Dranetz HDPQ-Xplorer400-A power quality analyzer with no substitutions permitted. Quotations were due on March 11, 2016, at 4:00 p.m. Palm Beach County local time, with faxed or emailed submissions accepted. Vendors were required to submit a single, firm, fixed unit price that is inclusive of all shipping, freight, handling, and related costs, with delivery timeline to be specified by the vendor in their response. Pricing submissions were required to remain firm for ninety days from the opening date to allow for evaluation and award. The county will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on an all-or-none basis, and the successful vendor must provide factory/manufacturer warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship from the delivery and acceptance date forward.

The solicitation includes local preference designations with a 5% preference for Palm Beach County businesses and a 5% preference for qualified Glades businesses. Small Business Enterprise (SBE) certified firms bidding within 10% of the lowest bid may receive award consideration for contract award. All quoters are required to submit a valid non-discrimination policy certification and Business Tax Receipt at the time of submission. The RFQ does not reference a specific contract term, renewal options, or an anticipated award date. No incumbent vendor or budget range is identified in the solicitation documents.