Purchase of Hifeson Pneumatic Rivet Nut Gun Inserts

The City of Yonkers, located in Westchester County, New York, is seeking to procure 4 Hifeson Pneumatic Rivet Nut Guns and 4 corresponding Rivet Nut Gun Inserts through Request for Quotation (RFQ) 2025-00003009. These specialized tools are designed for vehicle maintenance purposes and are compatible with threading sizes ranging from M3 to M12. The procurement is being managed by the Bureau of Purchasing, with specific delivery requirements to the Yonkers Vehicle Maintenance facility at 1130 Nepperhan Ave., Yonkers, NY 10703. The quote submission deadline is Tuesday, November 26th at 4:00 PM EST, with vendors required to email their proposals directly to Kerri Schoenherr at kerri.schoenherr@yonkersny.gov. All pricing must be firm, inclusive of incidental costs such as freight, packaging, materials, labor, fees, overhead, and profit, with no price adjustments permitted after submission. Vendors must also indicate item availability and lead time for the requested equipment, and complete the city's quote form and non-collusion certification.

The RFQ does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement appears open to any qualified vendor capable of meeting the technical specifications for the Hifeson Pneumatic Rivet Nut Gun Inserts. The tools are manufactured in Mainland China by Hifeson, with multiple models (801/802/803/804/805) available for selection. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the city is tax-exempt, and vendors will not be required to collect sales tax when presented with an official purchase order. The RFQ emphasizes that quotes must be comprehensive, including all associated costs and meeting the precise technical requirements for the pneumatic rivet gun inserts. Vendors must operate pneumatically, with specifications including a gas consumption of 0.46M/min and an air intake of 1/4MPT. The city requires all communication regarding the RFQ to be conducted in writing and submitted electronically to the designated buyer.