Submersible well pump motors, purchase and delivery of

Palm Beach County, Florida, through its Board of County Commissioners Purchasing Department, is issuing Request for Quotation #750835/SM for the purchase and delivery of submersible well pump motors under a 60-month term contract. The County seeks quotes for motors from three specified manufacturers: SME USA, Inc., Faradyne, and Franklin, with motors required to meet specific technical specifications including hermetically sealed power leads with flat cable, industrial-type construction, vertical orientation, and stainless steel 316 housing, available in sizes ranging from 1/10 to 500 horsepower. These motors will be used underwater and in conjunction with pump equipment located within lift stations and wells throughout Palm Beach County, including the Glades area. Quoters must submit a single fixed percentage discount off current Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) and provide current manufacturer MSRP price lists only; quoter-created price lists will not be accepted. Delivery is required within 24 hours for stock items and five calendar days for non-stock items following receipt of a delivery order, with F.O.B. destination point and freight charges included in the quoted discount. The submission deadline is June 30, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. Palm Beach County local time, with responses accepted via fax or email. Successful quoters must maintain manufacturer authorization, provide factory/manufacturer warranty, and comply with all County requirements including vendor registration, commercial non-discrimination certifications, E-Verify employment eligibility verification, and criminal history background checks.

Palm Beach County has established a Small/Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise (S/M/WBE) program with preference provisions offering certified small businesses consideration within 10 percent of the lowest responsive bid, and local preference provisions providing 5 percent adjustments for businesses with permanent locations in Palm Beach County or the Glades. The contract is available to all qualified vendors meeting the technical and compliance requirements; no incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation. The anticipated contract value is $85,000 during the entire 60-month term, with the County ordering on an as-needed basis until the estimated expenditure amount is reached or the contract term expires, whichever occurs first.