Description
Palm Beach County is seeking to pre‑qualify vendors who can supply, install, and repair clamps and tapping saddles on a term‑contract basis. The solicitation is a pre‑qualification request; vendors that meet the criteria will be placed on a pre‑qualified list and may be awarded purchase orders for the goods and related services as needs arise. The contract will be a “term” agreement, allowing the County to issue purchase orders for clamps, tapping saddles, and associated repair work over the contract period. Vendors must be registered in the County’s Vendor Self‑Service (VSS) system, provide all required certifications (e.g., safety data sheets, business tax receipt, licenses), and comply with numerous legal, safety, and nondiscrimination requirements. No specific quantity or dollar ceiling is listed, but individual project awards will not exceed $99,999.
• Scope: Supply, delivery, installation, and repair of clamps and tapping saddles (industrial hardware).
• Contract Type: Term‑contract with multiple purchase orders; pre‑qualification only.
• Eligibility: Must be registered in VSS, have all required state and local licenses, maintain a drug‑free workplace, and meet S/M/WBE goals where applicable.
• Submission Deadline: November 22 2024, 4:00 PM (sealed package).
• Award Process: County will award to qualified vendors on a “lowest responsive, responsible” basis, with preference for certified small‑business vendors within 10 % of the lowest bid.
• Compliance: Must adhere to ANSI, NFPA, OSHA, and other federal/state safety standards; fingerprint background checks required for personnel accessing critical facilities.