Tire changer with pneumatic wheel lift, purchase and deliver

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners' Purchasing Department has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the purchase and delivery of one tire changer with pneumatic wheel lift and accessories. The specific equipment sought includes a Coats Model 80XEH220 tire changer (or equal) complete with turntable, rim clamp, bead breaker, and specified accessories, along with one wheel/tire lift (Coats Model 85608309 or equal). The successful vendor must deliver the new, current production equipment to Palm Beach County Fleet Management Division at 2601 Vista Parkway, West Palm Beach, Florida 33411, with deliveries required Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. All equipment must carry factory warranties and include at least two complete shop repair manuals, maintenance instructions, and parts lists at delivery. The vendor must provide a minimum of two hours of training at no additional cost. Pricing must be submitted as a firm fixed unit price with all shipping, freight, and delivery charges included in the quoted price. The RFQ submission deadline is May 2, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. local time, with responses accepted via fax or email to the Purchasing Department at 50 South Military Trail, Suite 110, West Palm Beach, Florida 33415. No formal bidders' conference has been specified for this procurement.

The county awards the contract on an all-or-none, total offer basis to the lowest responsive, responsible quoter, subject to Small/Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise (S/M/WBE) provisions and Local Preference provisions. A 5% preference is available to quoters with a permanent place of business in Palm Beach County or the Glades, verified by a current Business Tax Receipt. The successful quoter must maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance of at least $500,000 per occurrence, Business Auto Liability Insurance of at least $500,000 combined single limit, and Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance in accordance with Florida Statute Chapter 440. Payment is rendered only upon the county's satisfaction and receipt of properly invoiced deliverables, with invoices submitted to the Palm Beach County Finance Department. No incumbent vendors or budget values have been identified in the RFQ documentation. This procurement represents a straightforward equipment purchase with emphasis on delivery, training, warranty compliance, and insurance requirements.