Sewer jet machine, portable with component, purchase

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, Purchasing Department, issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the purchase and delivery of one portable sewer jet machine with components. The specific equipment sought is a Spartan Model #7270000 or an equal product featuring a 429 cc air-cooled gasoline engine, direct drive coupling, electric start with manual backup, pneumatic tires, and a triplex ceramic plunger pump manufactured by Giant Model #P319 or equivalent, rated at 3000 psi minimum at 4.0 gpm. The machine must be delivered as a complete, ready-for-operation turnkey system and include five nozzles, one cleaning wand tool, 200 feet of high-pressure cleaning hose, factory/manufacturer warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship, two complete shop repair manuals, and maintenance instructions. Quotations were due by May 6, 2020, at 4:00 p.m., with faxed or emailed responses accepted, and delivery must occur within twenty-one calendar days after receipt of the purchase order. Pricing must be submitted as a single, firm unit price valid for ninety days from the date of opening and must include all freight, shipping, labor, materials, supervision, and installation charges with no additional compensation permitted. The contract will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible quoter.

This procurement is subject to Small/Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise (S/M/WBE) provisions and Local Preference provisions, which may impact vendor eligibility and evaluation criteria. Vendors must register in the County's Vendor Self Service (VSS) system, provide proof of Drug-Free Workplace Certification, maintain a valid Business Tax Receipt, and comply with Commercial Non-Discrimination policies. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. The County reserves the right to inspect and accept delivered items, return non-compliant equipment at the vendor's expense, and purchase additional quantities within twelve months at the quoted prices. No specific budget range or award value is listed in the solicitation documents, as the award will be determined by the lowest responsive and responsible bid received.