Pump, almatec, e-series, purchase and delivery

Palm Beach County, Florida issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the purchase and delivery of four units of an Almatec E-Series Model #E50EEE-W-F3 air-operated double diaphragm pump, with no substitutes permitted. This procurement seeks equipment to serve as direct replacements for an existing regeneration system, with all units required to be new, of current manufacturer production, and accompanied by complete shop repair manuals, maintenance instructions, and parts lists upon delivery. All pricing must be firm, fixed, and all-inclusive of shipping and freight charges with no modifications, escalation clauses, or price adjustments permitted. Quotations were due on March 3, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with submission accepted via fax or email to Marva Brown, Senior Buyer in the Purchasing Department. The resulting purchase order contract will be issued to the successful quoter upon award, with delivery to be completed within a timeframe specified in the individual purchase order. Standard contract terms include a 90-day firm pricing period, manufacturer's warranty effective upon delivery and acceptance, and the County's right to purchase additional quantities at the quoted price for up to twelve months from award. Payment will be rendered only upon satisfaction and acceptance of delivered items, with invoices submitted to the Palm Beach County Finance Department.

Vendors must be registered in Palm Beach County's Vendor Self Service system and must comply with the Equal Business Opportunity Program, local preference ordinances, commercial non-discrimination requirements, criminal history record check ordinances, and E-Verify employment eligibility verification requirements. The solicitation does not reference any specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, nor does it identify incumbent vendors or current contractors. Palm Beach County is exempt from state and sales taxes, and no site visits, bidders' conferences, or pre-award meetings were referenced in the solicitation. No specific budget range or award value was disclosed in the RFQ documentation, with pricing to be determined based on submitted quotations for the four pump units and associated delivery and documentation requirements.