Scarifiers, walk behind, edco (no substitutes), purchase of

Palm Beach County Purchasing Department issued Request for Quotation #040519-09/JM on April 26, 2019, for the purchase and one-time delivery of two (2) walk-behind scarifiers manufactured by EDCO, Model #CPM-8-9H with no substitutes permitted. The equipment specifications are precisely defined, requiring 8-inch walk-behind scarifiers with gasoline fuel type, 9HP engine operating at 2150 RPM, dimensions of 35" L x 20" W x 39" H, and a weight of 190 lbs with CDG "V" belts. All equipment must be new, of current manufacture, and include factory warranties along with at least two complete shop repair manuals with maintenance instructions and parts lists. The submission deadline for quotations is May 15, 2019, at 4:00 P.M. Palm Beach County Local Time, with faxed or emailed responses acceptable. Delivery must occur Monday through Friday, excluding holidays and Mondays, with F.O.B. point at destination and payment contingent upon inspection and acceptance of delivered items. Award will be made on an all-or-none, total offer basis to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor, with unit prices remaining firm for ninety days from the date of opening.

The procurement includes a Local Preference provision offering a 5% preference for Palm Beach County businesses and requires compliance with the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Program, though Affirmative Action Plans have been waived for this solicitation. All vendors must be registered in the Purchasing Department's Vendor Self Service (VSS) system, and any subcontractors must also be registered. Vendors must comply with all federal, state, county, and local laws, including the Commercial Nondiscrimination Policy and Public Entity Crimes statute, and must provide drug-free workplace certification if seeking preference in case of tied bids. The County is exempt from federal and state taxes. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified for this one-time equipment purchase.