UniMac Washer-Extractor & Installation for Fire Department

The City of Jacksonville, North Carolina, is seeking quotes for a UniMac Washer-Extractor and its installation for the Jacksonville Fire Department through a Request for Quotes (RFQ) issued on December 18, 2023. The procurement involves acquiring one washer-extractor with specific technical specifications, including a 65-pound capacity, 9.7 cubic foot cylinder, 5 HP motor, 6-speed inverter drive, and high-speed 100 G-force extraction. Quotes are due by December 22, 2023, at 8:30 AM, with submission options including email to mamitchell@jacksonvillenc.gov or in-person delivery to the Accounting Department at Jacksonville City Hall. The washer-extractor comes with a comprehensive warranty of 3 years on all parts and 10 years on critical components like the frame, basket, shaft, bearing, and seals. Vendor qualifications include meeting specific insurance requirements: Worker's Compensation Insurance, Comprehensive General Liability Insurance with $1,000,000 single limit and $2,000,000 aggregate, and Automobile Liability Insurance with a $1,000,000 single limit.

The RFQ does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. North Carolina vendors will be required to charge 7% sales tax, and the city reserves the right to waive informalities, reject any or all bids, and select the most advantageous proposal. Quotes will remain valid for 60 days after the due date, with delivery specified to the Jacksonville Fire Department, Attention: Deputy Chief Amy Procopio. While no specific budget range is provided in the documents, the procurement appears to be a targeted equipment acquisition for the fire department's operational needs. The Terms and Conditions document accompanying the RFQ indicates standard payment terms of Net Thirty (30) days and requires vendors to comply with E-Verify requirements and North Carolina state laws. The city maintains the right to cancel orders without penalty and mandates that legal actions must be brought in Onslow County, North Carolina.