Request for purchase of LUMBERJACK® Cutters LJ300-C06-07 with small adjustable skid cover

Sarasota County is seeking quotes for the procurement of one (1) LUMBERJACK LJ300-C06-07 hydraulic root cutter through a Quick Quote procurement (2024-QQ-225). The cutter is required to have variable speed rotation with a minimum recommended working pressure of 1450 PSI, designed to cut roots, concrete, grease, mineral and chemical deposits, tuberculation, and protruding laterals. Specific technical requirements include a removable front knife, small adjustable skid cover (8"-15"), large adjustable skid cover (16"-28"), an expander plate, and appropriate chains for different pipe sizes. The procurement is structured with a total bid price threshold of $50,000, with delivery specified within 60 days of purchase order receipt to 8781 Bee Ridge Road in Sarasota. Bidders must provide references demonstrating experience with similar products, and failure to do so may result in being declared non-responsive. The response deadline is May 30, 2024, at 2:30 pm, with electronic submissions required through https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/scgov. Questions must be submitted electronically through OpenGov Procurement by May 29, 2024.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The county reserves the right to purchase additional quantities at the quoted unit price during the 30-day period following award, with potential extension up to one year if the vendor agrees. Sarasota County will be tax-exempt for this purchase, as evidenced by their Consumer's Certificate of Exemption valid from 12/31/2020 to 12/31/2025. The award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder providing the lowest total bid price, which must include all delivery and shipping costs. The product will be fully warranted from the date of county acceptance for one year or the standard manufacturer warranty, whichever is longer. The county maintains flexibility to cancel the Quick Quote and re-solicit using another procurement method if no responsive quotes are received under the threshold. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the total bid price threshold is set at $50,000.