Storage carts for special needs COTS, purchase and delivery

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners Purchasing Department issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the purchase and delivery of 42 storage carts designed to support emergency preparation and mitigation initiatives. The procurement seeks Westcart FNC model #WCRFNC10 carts or equal alternatives meeting specified requirements, including the capability to hold a minimum of 10 cots stacked vertically, accommodate cots measuring at least 31"W x 41"L x 9"H, feature lockable wheels for mobility and security, include protective covers, and utilize durable materials suitable for efficient shelter storage. The deliverables must be transported to Palm Beach County Purchasing Warehouse located at 2455 Vista Parkway, West Palm Beach, Florida 33411, with delivery required prior to June 1, 2018. The submission deadline for quotations is May 9, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. Palm Beach County time, with responses accepted via fax or email to buyer Holly Skeen. Pricing must be firm and fixed for 90 days from the quote submission date, with quoters required to provide unit pricing in a single fixed amount per unit. Award will be made on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible quoter, and the quoter bears all transportation charges, liability, and risk in transit with F.O.B. point at the designated warehouse location.

This federally funded contract requires quoters to submit certifications regarding debarment and suspension status, drug-free workplace programs, and compliance with nondiscrimination laws, while maintaining compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations including environmental and historic preservation protections and FEMA requirements. The solicitation does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting response to particular types of organizations, though all respondents must meet standard certification requirements. Payment will be rendered only upon the county's satisfaction and acceptance of delivered items, with invoicing required to include the purchase order number. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the documentation. The county reserves the right to purchase additional quantities of the same items within 12 months of award at the quoted prices under the same terms and conditions, subject to mutual written agreement. While no specific budget range is disclosed in the solicitation, the award will be made to the lowest responsive quotation for the 42-unit purchase order.