Tire changer, purchase and delivery of

Palm Beach County, Florida issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the purchase and delivery of a single Hunter Model TC3715W tire changer with storage tray, tool holders, and lube applicator/bottle. The procurement requires delivery of equipment that is new, of current manufacture, fully assembled, complete, and ready for use to Palm Beach County Fleet Management at 2601 Vista Parkway, West Palm Beach, Florida 33411. The successful vendor must provide a minimum of two hours of training at no additional charge, notify Fleet Management at least 24 hours prior to delivery, and schedule deliveries Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. All equipment must carry factory and manufacturer warranties, and pricing must be firm and fixed with all costs including supervision, labor, equipment, materials, tools, machinery, transportation, and delivery included in the quoted price. The RFQ submission deadline was April 4, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. Palm Beach County local time, with responses accepted via fax or email to Senior Buyer Kristen A. Monnett. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible quoter on an all-or-none basis, with a contract term extending for twelve months from the award date.

Small Business Enterprise (SBE) preferences apply to this procurement, with certification allowed within 90 days of application. Local preference of 5 percent is available to vendors with a permanent place of business in Palm Beach County established prior to RFQ issuance, verified by a valid Business Tax Receipt. The successful vendor must provide Commercial General Liability Insurance at $500,000, Business Auto Liability Insurance at $500,000 Combined Single Limit, and Workers' Compensation Insurance per Florida Statute Chapter 440. Additionally, the vendor must furnish the name, location, and phone number of the nearest factory-authorized repair facility for warranty service. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements were identified in the procurement documentation. The specific award value or budget range was not disclosed in the RFQ materials provided.