Description
Palm Beach County is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive laboratory services under a term contract. The solicitation outlines strict compliance requirements (vendor registration in VSS, non‑discrimination, drug‑free workplace, criminal‑history checks, and various local preference rules) and requires both a sealed hard‑copy bid and an electronic PDF copy. Bidders must submit detailed schedules for any subcontractors, maintain all required licenses, and adhere to public‑records and record‑retention policies for five years after contract completion. The award will be made to the responsible, responsive bidder meeting all specifications, with a bid deadline of 4:00 p.m. on October 22, 2026.
• Scope: Ongoing laboratory testing, sample collection, and related analytical services for county departments.
• Contract type: Term (multiple‑year) laboratory services agreement.
• Mandatory vendor registration in Palm Beach County’s VSS system for both prime and subcontractors.
• Submission requirements: sealed hard‑copy, electronic PDF, signed bid form, Schedule 1 (subcontractor list), Schedule 2 (letter of intent), certifications (non‑discrimination, drug‑free workplace, lobbying, debarment, human‑trafficking).
• Evaluation factors include compliance with local preference (5 % discount for local/Glades businesses), SBE participation, and adherence to all statutory and county policies.
• Key dates: Questions due Oct 8 2026; bid deadline Oct 22 2026, 4:00 p.m.
• Contact: Jonathan Washington, Procurement Department (561) 616‑6823, [email protected].