Pump and motor, assembled, purchase and delivery

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners' Purchasing Department issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) #020521-151 for the purchase and delivery of assembled pump and motor units. The procurement seeks three units of a complete, functioning pump and motor assembly ready for operations, specifically requiring a Finish Thompson Model FTiDB15V-T-14 pump with PVDF construction and a Baldor Cat #VM3559T motor (3 HP, 3450 RPM, 3-phase, 60 Hz), or equal products meeting the specified technical requirements. All freight and shipping costs must be included in the quotation, and vendors must provide firm, fixed unit pricing that remains valid for 90 days from the opening date. Deliverables include new equipment of current manufacture with factory warranties, two complete shop repair manuals, and a five-year manufacturer's warranty on all items. The county will award the contract to the lowest responsive, responsible quoter on an all-or-none basis. Quotations were due by March 24, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. Palm Beach County local time, with submission via fax or email to buyer Marva Brown. No site visit or bidder's conference was scheduled, and payment would be made upon the county's receipt, inspection, acceptance, and proper invoicing of delivered items in accordance with the Florida Prompt Payment Act.

The solicitation includes provisions for Small/Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise (S/M/WBE) considerations and local preference eligibility criteria. Vendors with a permanent place of business in Palm Beach County or the Glades are eligible for a 5% local preference discount, provided they submit a valid Business Tax Receipt and completed Certification of Business Location. All vendors must register in the county's Vendor Self Service (VSS) system and maintain current certifications, licenses, and permits throughout the contract term. The RFQ does not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it reference integration with existing infrastructure or technology systems. While no specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated in the solicitation, the contract value would be determined by the firm, fixed unit prices submitted by qualified vendors for the three pump and motor assemblies requested.