Vibratory plate, reversible, purchase and delivery of

Palm Beach County's Board of County Commissioners, through its Purchasing Department, issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the purchase and delivery of one reversible vibratory plate. The solicitation seeks equipment meeting specific technical specifications, including a Wacker Neuson BPU 2540A or equivalent unit powered by a Honda GX160 engine (or equal) with a minimum 5.5 horsepower at 3,600 rpm, a 3.9 US quart fuel tank capacity, a minimum operating weight of 309 pounds, a minimum centrifugal force of 5.625 lbf, a base plate thickness of 0.4 inches, and a minimum operating width of 15.8 inches. The equipment must be completely assembled with handle and wheels prior to delivery, excluding fluids if necessary. Pricing must be firm and fixed for ninety days from the opening date to allow for evaluation and award, with all unit prices quoted to two decimal points. The submission deadline was November 16, 2016, at 4:00 p.m. Palm Beach County local time, with responses acceptable via fax or email. The F.O.B. point is destination, with the bidder assuming all transportation charges, responsibility, liability, and risk in transit, and payment contingent upon the County's satisfaction and acceptance of the delivered item.

Palm Beach County's Small Business Enterprise program and Local Preference Ordinance apply to this procurement, potentially providing preferences to certified small businesses within ten percent of the lowest responsive bid and to vendors with permanent places of business in Palm Beach County or the Glades. All vendors must comply with non-discrimination policies, criminal history records check ordinances, public entity crime statutes, and public records requirements. Successful bidders must provide factory or manufacturer warranty on all equipment delivered. No incumbent vendors, budget range, or award value was identified in the solicitation materials provided.