Sumitomo electric lightwave quantum type-Q102-CA

The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners' Purchasing Department issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) #040419-236/HS on April 12, 2019, with a submission deadline of May 3, 2019, at 4:00 p.m. Palm Beach County Local Time. The procurement seeks two (2) units of Sumitomo Electric Lightwave Quantum Type-Q102-CA Core Alignment Fusion Splicer equipment (model number Q102-CA-KIT-6RSCFH) with no substitutes permitted. The specified equipment must include dual independent ovens, 9-second heat time on sleeves, 5-second splices, tempered touch screen, mobile device connectivity, and external SD port capabilities. Delivery is required within fourteen (14) calendar days after receipt of purchase order, with F.O.B. destination as the delivery point. Pricing must be submitted as a single, fixed unit price per item in two decimal points or less, with prices remaining firm for ninety (90) days from the date of opening. The County will award the contract to the lowest responsive, responsible quoter on an all-or-none basis, and successful quoters must be registered in the County's Vendor Self Service (VSS) system, with all subcontractors also required to be registered.

The solicitation includes provisions for Small/Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise (S/M/WBE) participation, allowing certified small businesses within 10% of the lowest bid to receive preferential consideration under the County's local preference policy. All vendors must comply with the County's Commercial Non-Discrimination Policy, criminal history records check ordinance requirements, and public entity crime statute certifications. Payment shall be made upon receipt, acceptance, and proper invoicing of goods, with the Florida Prompt Payment Act applicable to the contract. No incumbent vendors or budget range was specified in the solicitation documents. Quotations may be submitted via fax or email to the Purchasing Department, and interested vendors should ensure compliance with all mandatory registration and certification requirements prior to submission.