Purchase of 2 SciAps X-550Pb XRF Machines

The City of St. Petersburg's Housing and Community Development Department is seeking to procure two SciAps X-550Pb XRF machines specifically for lead testing in single-family homes through a one-time purchase (Quote-24-170). The procurement explicitly states NO SUBSTITUTIONS will be accepted, requiring vendors to provide the exact SciAps X-550Pb model with its advanced technological specifications, including a 5 W X-ray tube, 20 mm2 silicon drift detector, and Google Android platform. Vendors must have been in business providing XRF machines for at least five years and will submit responses electronically through the city's online procurement portal. Key procurement dates include a deadline for questions on May 14, 2024, at 12:00 pm, and a proposal submission deadline on May 16, 2024, at 2:00 pm. The city will evaluate and award the contract to the lowest and best responsive quote, with vendors required to meet comprehensive minimum qualifications and insurance requirements, including $1,000,000 commercial general liability insurance per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, commercial automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000, and workers' compensation insurance as required by Florida law. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the procurement follows city policies including environmentally preferable purchasing, health considerations, and non-discrimination requirements. The specific budget or award value is not directly stated in the documentation, though vendors will be required to provide unit costs for the XRF machines and associated delivery. The SciAps X-550Pb machines are technologically advanced, featuring dual cameras for documentation, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, and a cloud-based data management system, with a guaranteed five-year lifespan and the ability to operate in temperatures ranging from 10F to 130F.