Lake County, Florida

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION
(RFQ)

Commodity Code(s): 340-00

Open Market Existing Contract
Original Modified
RFQ No: Q2025-00040-1
Due Date: 12/19/2024 at 3 p.m.
This RFQ is closed.
Pre-Proposal Conference: Not Applicable
Permitting/Licensing Required: No
RFQ Contact
Name: Gretchen Bechtel
Phone: (352) 343-9765
Email: [email protected]
THIS IS A PRICE INQUIRY. THIS IS NOT AN ORDER.
Terms and conditions governing this quotation are attached hereto. Insurance requirements, if applicable, are also attached hereto as part of this document. As this price request constitutes an inquiry, and not an order, it implies no obligation to purchase on the part of Lake County.

Fire Rescue Breathing Air System Maintenance and Repair

All prices submitted are to be on the form below in accordance with all terms and conditions set forth in this Request for Quotation. Prices quoted should be in unit of measure shown. Any award resulting from this RFQ will be made to the responsive, responsible vendor which offers the lowest price on an aggregate basis. If award is noted to be made on an aggregate basis, any vendor response that fails to include pricing for all items may be rejected. Per Section 287.05701, Florida Statutes, the County will not request documentation of or consider a vendor's social, political, or ideological interests when determining if the vendor is a responsible vendor.

Prices shall be quoted F.O.B. Destination – inside delivery, freight included and shall be inclusive of all costs. Current and/or anticipated applicable fuel costs should be considered and included in the price quoted.

Work must be completed within 2 days after issuance of purchase order or notice to proceed.



Supporting Documents

Below are supporting documents that have been added to this RFQ. Please be sure to review these documents prior to responding to this RFQ.



DescriptionDetailsQuantityUnit of MeasureUnit PriceExtended Price
Percent Markup on Parts

 List percent markup from vendor's cost on parts and supplies as needed to perform repairs and maintenance (over $25.00 only, see Specifications/Special Conditions).

1Percentage $______________ $______________
Semi-Annual Preventative Maintenance

 Performed semi-annually for each unit

18Each $______________ $______________
Service Labor

 Hourly rate for repair labor as needed, quantity reflects estimated number of hours annually

20Each $______________ $______________
Single High Pressure Air Test

 Performed quarterly for each unit, results to be submitted to County electronically

36Each $______________ $______________
Total Price: ___________________________

Specifications and/or Special Conditions

The purpose of this Request for Quote (RFQ) is to solicit pricing for a service agreement on Lake County Fire Rescue's (LCFR's) existing breathing air units and associated fill stations. Services shall include on-site semi-annual preventative maintenance and quarterly high pressure air testing in compliance with current NFPA 1989 standards. Contractor shall submit air samples to a laboratory that is accredited for testing compressed breathing air in accordance with ISO 17025, shall provide results of all air sample tests in writing, and shall maintain documentation for a period of not less than five (5) years. Services shall also include on-site repairs on an as-needed basis. Contractor shall respond within forty-eight (48) hours for all emergency calls and non-scheduled repairs. Pricing shall include all mileage/travel, and pricing shall include all parts and materials with a cost of $25.00 or less needed to complete the work as specified above. At no time shall there be a charge of less than $25.00 on an invoice.

Bidders must upload a statement demonstrating that they have the resources and capability to provide the materials and services as described herein and that all work will be performed by trained service technicians. Additionally, bidders must provide three (3) references including at least one fire department for whom similar services have been performed.

LCFR currently has nine (9) compressors in service at separate fire stations located throughout Lake County; current inventory consists of brands Bauer, Coltri and Mako. the County reserves the right to add, remove, or change units and/or locations at any time during this contract. Current locations are:

  • Fire Station 14, 18840 County Road 42, Altoona
  • Fire Station 27, 19212 County Road 44B, Eustis
  • Fire Station 56, 203 W Berckman St, Fruitland Park
  • Fire Station 70, 531 Sunnyside Dr, Leesburg
  • Fire Station 76, 8819 State Road 48, Yalaha
  • Fire Station 85, 17105 Porter Ave, Montverde
  • Fire Station 91, 746 Albrook St, Mascotte
  • Fire Station 109, 11630 Lakeshore Dr, Clermont
  • Fire Station 112, 16240 County Road 474, Clermont

 



Ship and Bill To:

Lake County Fire Rescue
315 W Main St Ste 411
Tavares, FL 32778

Certain insurance requirements apply to any purchase in response to this RFQ: No

If "yes" is specified above, the specific requirements are described within this RFQ. The vendor selected for award must provide a Certificate of Insurance that clearly complies with the stated insurance requirements prior to issuance of any purchase order. Failure to do so within the requested timeframe (five (5) working days under otherwise noted) may be cause for rejection of that vendor's response.

 

 

 

I acknowledge and agree to abide by all conditions contained in this quotation as well as any special instruction sheet(s) if applicable. Payment terms 30 Days from receipt of materials and/or services and receipt of a proper invoice; delivery FOB Destination – Inside Delivery.

Company Name ____________________________________ Signature ____________________________________
Address ____________________________________

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Name/Title ____________________________________
Phone ____________________________________ Fax ____________________________________
Email ____________________________________ FEIN No _______-______________________ Date: ___________
Prompt payment discount: ______% if paid within ______ days.


Reciprocal Vendor Preference

Vendors are advised the County has established, under Lake County Code, Chapter 2, Article VII, Sections 2-221 and 2-222; a process under which a local vendor preference program applied by another county may be applied in a reciprocal manner within Lake County. The following information is needed to support application of the Code

Primary Business Location: City: _____________________________ State: ________
Does this business maintain a significant physical location in Lake County at which employees are located and business is regularly transacted? _____Yes _____No
If "yes", provide supporting detail:

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