Protec arisawa parts, OEM, purchase and delivery of

This Request for Quotation (RFQ #100417-6/MB) was issued by the Palm Beach County Purchasing Department on behalf of the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department for the purchase and delivery of Protec Arisawa original equipment manufacturer (OEM) hydrant flushing equipment parts with no substitutes permitted. The solicitation seeks firm, fixed unit pricing for four specific items: 800 units of Head Seal (Model 6100442MK), 10 units of Sealing Plate (Model 4080177-3), 6 units of FNPT Perm Port, 1" (Model 4080063-1), and 100 units of Adapter Seal (Model 6180326N). Quotation submissions were due on October 20, 2017, at 4:00 p.m. Palm Beach County time, with responses acceptable via fax or email. Pricing must be submitted as single, fixed unit prices within two decimal points for each item, with all costs including supervision, labor, equipment, materials, transportation, and all other necessary services fully included. The delivery timeline was to be specified by the successful bidder in the response form, and award will be made on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who quotes all items. Compliance requirements include non-discrimination policies, drug-free workplace certification, criminal history records checks per county ordinance, and Florida public entity crime statutes, with all quotes remaining firm for ninety days from opening.

A 5% local preference may be applied to responsive, responsible quoters with a permanent place of business in Palm Beach County or the Glades, provided proper certification and business tax receipts are submitted. The county reserves the right to purchase additional quantities of the same items within twelve months from the award date at the quoted prices and under identical terms and conditions, subject to mutual written agreement. The F.O.B. point is destination with the successful bidder retaining title and responsibility for all transportation charges and liability in transit. Palm Beach County is exempt from federal and state taxes, with payment to be rendered only upon acceptance of delivered items. No incumbent vendors or budget range was specified in the solicitation documents, and no disadvantaged enterprise set-asides were identified for this procurement.