Tribometer, purchase and delivery of

Palm Beach County, Florida issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) #062618-34/KM for the purchase and delivery of a Regan Scientific BOT-3000E Tribometer with expanded kit accessories or an equivalent product. The procurement seeks a complete, operational tribometer unit capable of measuring static and dynamic coefficients of floor friction in compliance with ANSI standards. Required deliverables include the tribometer device, a waterproof pelican case, verification mass component, battery charger, SBR sensors for both wet and dry testing, reference surface validation tile, and thermal paper rolls. All goods must be new, of current manufacture, and include factory/manufacturer warranties effective upon delivery and acceptance. Quotations were due by July 16, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. Palm Beach County local time, with delivery expected within a specified timeframe following receipt of order. Award will be made on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible quoter, with pricing required to be firm and fixed for ninety days from the opening date.

Palm Beach County established preferences for small business enterprises (SBEs) certified by the County, with potential award consideration to qualifying SBEs within ten percent of the lowest responsive bid if determined responsive and responsible. A five percent local preference is available for vendors with a permanent place of business in Palm Beach County or the Glades, contingent upon submission of a valid Business Tax Receipt and Certification of Business Location. Vendors proposing equal or alternative products must submit detailed manufacturer specifications and descriptive literature for County approval prior to consideration. No incumbent contractor or specific budget amount was identified in the solicitation documents. Payment will be rendered only upon the County's satisfaction and acceptance of delivered items, with invoicing directed to the Palm Beach County Finance Department.