Washer-dryer, commercial grade, with credit card reader, PUR

Palm Beach County's Board of County Commissioners Purchasing Department issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) #063020-421R/AW for the procurement and installation of commercial-grade washer and dryer units equipped with credit card readers at John Prince Park Campground. The solicitation seeks eight commercial washers (Speed Queen Model SWNWY2HP115TW01 or equal), eight commercial dryers (Speed Queen Model SDEWYRGS173TW01 or equal), and eight credit card readers (Kiosoft CleanReader Ultra Model LCR-CNUL-12 or equal). Vendors must provide comprehensive pricing for equipment, installation services, and credit card readers with unit prices calculated to two decimal points and firm, fixed pricing with no escalation clauses for ninety days from bid opening. The successful bidder must complete full installation within twenty business days after receipt of the purchase order, including all labor, tools, equipment setup, on-site training, and warranty repairs in accordance with manufacturer requirements. All equipment must be new, of current manufacture, and include factory warranties with at least two complete shop repair manuals and maintenance instructions. Vendors must be registered in the county's Vendor Self Service system, with all subcontractors also registered and included in subcontractor agreements. The submission deadline was September 30, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. local time, with faxed or emailed responses accepted.

The county applies a 5% local preference to responsive, responsible quoters with a permanent place of business in Palm Beach County or the Glades, and a 5% Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise (S/M/WBE) preference for certified small businesses within 10% of the lowest bid. All vendors 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 coverage in accordance with Florida Statute Chapter 440. The F.O.B. point is destination (4759 South Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, FL 33461), with the vendor assuming all transportation charges, responsibility, and risk in transit. Vendors must complete a Commercial Non-Discrimination Certification with their legal name, contact information, applicable license numbers, and Federal ID number. Payment shall be made only after goods and services have been received, accepted, and properly invoiced with the applicable purchase order number. No specific award value or budget range was disclosed in the solicitation documents.