Purchase of Two Non-Coin Binocular Viewers

Collier County Parks and Recreation is conducting a Quick Quote (QQ-24-0423) procurement for two non-coin binocular viewers to be installed at North Collier Regional Park in Naples, Florida. The specific procurement requires one viewer with 20x magnification and another with 10x magnification, both with identical appearance and designed for outdoor use. Key requirements include weatherproof construction, UV protection, a focus knob, internal light elimination, and an accessibility feature such as a stationary step or pedestal. The solicitation mandates that vendors complete a bid quote, provide signed forms, verify Florida Department of State corporation status, submit an E-Verify/Immigration Affidavit, and include a W-9 form. Vendors must submit their proposals through the Collier County Procurement Services Division Online Bidding System, with responses due on May 13, 2024, at 3:00 PM. The county will evaluate and award the contract based on the lowest unit price, with the purchase order term running through September 30, 2024. Questions from potential vendors were permitted until May 1, 2024, at 5:00 PM.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The procurement appears open to any qualified vendor capable of meeting the technical specifications and submission requirements. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the county's Purchase Order Terms and Conditions document provides comprehensive guidelines for vendor participation, including mandatory compliance with federal and state laws, potential immediate contract termination for breach, and adherence to employment eligibility verification through E-Verify. The procurement is structured as a one-time purchase with firm pricing for the duration of the purchase order. Although a specific budget range was not disclosed, vendors are required to provide unit pricing for the two binocular viewers, with no additional surcharges permitted. Delivery will be FOB destination to North Collier Regional Park, located at 15000 Livingston Road, Naples, Florida 34109, with no certificate of insurance required for this specific procurement.