Pressure washer, trailer mounted, purchase and delivery of

Palm Beach County Purchasing Department issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) #080217-32R/KM on August 23, 2017, for the purchase and delivery of two trailer-mounted pressure washers, with quotations due by August 30, 2017, at 4:00 p.m. local time. The procurement seeks complete, new units of current manufacture, each equipped with a minimum 300-gallon water tank, minimum 35-gallon chemical injection system, and mounted on a single-axle trailer. Each pressure washer must spray at a minimum of 3,500 PSI with 5.0 GPM flow rate, powered by a Honda GX630 20HP engine or approved equivalent, and feature a stainless steel or aluminum frame with 200 feet of 3/8-inch hose rated for 4,000 PSI minimum. Trailer specifications include a minimum 5,200 lbs. capacity, 88-inch width, 12-foot length, electric brakes with break-away system, LED lighting, and a pressure-treated wood deck with front-mounted aluminum toolbox. Delivery must be made to Palm Beach County Fleet Management at 2601 Vista Parkway, West Palm Beach, Florida 33411, between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday. Quotations must include firm, fixed unit prices with no escalation clauses, and all equipment must include factory/manufacturer warranties effective upon delivery and acceptance. The County will award the contract on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible quoter, with quotations valid for ninety days from opening.

Palm Beach County will apply local preference of five percent to vendors with a permanent place of business in Palm Beach County or the Glades, provided such vendors are within ten percent of the lowest bid. Small Business Enterprise (SBE) certified vendors within ten percent of the lowest bid may also receive preference consideration. Vendors must submit non-discrimination policy compliance certification, drug-free workplace certification, and business location certification with their quotations. The F.O.B. point is destination, making the vendor responsible for all transportation costs, risks, and filing of loss claims. Vendor payment terms require that the legal name, address, and tax identification number match exactly on both the quotation and invoice. No incumbent vendors or budget range information was specified in the solicitation documents.