Wacker Neuson Plate Compactor

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners in Florida is conducting a competitive sealed bid solicitation (ITQ-26-00200) for the one-time purchase of a single Wacker Neuson DPU-6555HE Plate Compactor, a diesel-engine, medium-weight reversible vibratory plate compactor with 14 horsepower, weighing 1,062 pounds with a 35x28" base plate. The County seeks bids from experienced and qualified contractors with a proven track record of providing this specific equipment; no substitutes will be considered. The selected contractor must deliver the plate compactor within 14 days of receiving the purchase order to 9508 A Sheldon Road, Tampa, Florida 33635, with deliveries scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. EST, and is responsible for all labor, equipment, and freight charges needed for offloading at the delivery location, which has no loading dock access. Competitive sealed bids must be submitted electronically through the County's Euna Procurement system no later than March 20, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications, with pricing quoted F.O.B. to the job site and excluding state sales and federal excise taxes due to Hillsborough County's tax-exempt status. Offers must remain valid for a minimum of 90 days after the close date and are binding unless withdrawn prior to the deadline. The solicitation does not mention requirements for site visits, pre-bid conferences, or bidders' meetings.

No set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to specific organization types, such as disadvantaged enterprises, are identified in this solicitation. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure or technology requiring integration are listed. The project has an estimated budget of $17,950.00. Standard Hillsborough County contractual requirements apply, including E-Verify compliance, compliance with the IMAGE program for workforce eligibility verification, non-discrimination requirements, and indemnification provisions. Bidders must submit a Substitute W-9 Form for tax reporting purposes, complete a Drug-Free Workplace Certification Form demonstrating compliance with Florida Statute 287.087, and provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance naming Hillsborough County as the certificate holder, though insurance coverage is not required for this procurement. Bidders are encouraged to complete a Direct Deposit Authorization Form to facilitate electronic ACH payment processing. The Cone of Silence does not apply to this solicitation as it falls below the County's formal bid limit of $50,000.