Scaletron model 2350 digital dual cylinder scale RE-bid

The City of Jacksonville in North Carolina is seeking to procure three (3) Scaletron Model 2350 Digital Dual Cylinder Scales with Accupro 5000 Digital Controllers through a Request for Bids (RFB) process. The procurement is specifically for scales designed to weigh two 12" diameter and smaller cylinders simultaneously, with a gross capacity range up to 349 lbs. The scale specifications include corrosion-resistant construction, three-point suspension weighing disks, two weighing platforms, and a two-channel digital controller in a NEMA 4X UL approved enclosure. The bid solicitation requires vendors to provide either a signed RFB or a detailed quote via email to Angela Stewart, with bids due by October 26, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. Evaluation criteria include price, lead time, and overall responsiveness to the specifications, with the city reserving the right to waive informalities and select the most favorable bid. Bids must remain valid for 60 days after the submission date, and the delivered items will be inspected by the Project Manager at the Water Treatment Plant in Jacksonville, NC.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation mentioned in the documentation. Vendors within North Carolina will be required to charge 7% sales tax, and shipping charges must be listed separately with a "not to exceed" amount if estimated. Successful bidders not currently in the city's vendor system must provide a Vendor Application and W-9 within 3 business days of notification. The city will pay approved invoices on a Net Thirty (30) day terms and does not agree to late charges or finance surcharges. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, vendors must comply with the city's standard Terms and Conditions, which include requirements for Commercial General Liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and adherence to E-Verify statutes. The procurement is for the Water Treatment Plant and appears to be a direct replacement or upgrade of existing cylinder weighing equipment, though no incumbent vendor is specifically identified in the provided documents.