Pressure washers, trailer mounted, purchase of

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners Purchasing Department issued Request for Quotation (RFQ #080416-72/JM) for the purchase of two (2) single axle, trailer-mounted pressure sprayer units for Fleet Management operations. The procurement seeks complete, ready-for-operation equipment consisting of compatible components including trailers (ANDERSON Model LS510 or equal), pressure sprayers (PRESSURE PRO Model EB4040HC or equal), pumps (CAT Model 5PP3140CSS or equal), and surface cleaners (GENERAL PUMP Model DCFSCP20GZ or equal). Equipment specifications require a minimum of 4,000 PSI with 4.0 GPM output, dual filtration systems, a minimum 13 horsepower engine, 200-gallon polyethylene tank, 200 feet of 3/8" hose, and 36" wand with five pressure nozzles. All equipment must be new, of current manufacture at the time of bid submission, and include factory warranties with at least two complete shop repair manuals and maintenance instructions provided upon delivery. Quote responses were due by September 23, 2016, at 4:00 PM local time, with delivery required Tuesday through Thursday between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM to Palm Beach County Fleet Management at 2601 Vista Parkway, West Palm Beach, FL 33411. Pricing must be submitted as firm, fixed unit prices with no escalation clauses, remaining firm for ninety (90) days from quote opening, and awards will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder on an all-or-none basis.

Small Business Enterprise (SBE) certified vendors submitting bids within 10% of the lowest bid may receive preference consideration. Local preference of 5% may be applied to Palm Beach County businesses and Glades businesses that possess valid Business Tax Receipts. All vendors must demonstrate compliance with non-discrimination policies and satisfy criminal history records check requirements. The county reserves the right to purchase additional quantities within twelve (12) months of award at the same prices and terms, and all transportation costs and risk are assumed by the successful bidder under F.O.B. destination terms. The county retains the right to return non-conforming equipment at the bidder's expense and will provide authorized service information for warranty support. No incumbent vendors or budget ranges were specified in the solicitation documents.