Description
Palm Beach County is seeking pre-qualified vendors for the purchase and delivery of various types of animal feed, bedding, and supplies. The vendors will be required to provide prices for each item listed, product name and number, and delivery days. The County will review the quotes submitted by the pre-qualified vendors and order goods on an as-needed basis. The pre-qualified vendors will be required to return the written price quote to the County user department within the specified timeframe. The vendors must also comply with the County's Commercial Nondiscrimination Policy and provide equal opportunity for subcontractors, subconsultants, vendors, and suppliers to participate in all of its public sector and private sector subcontracting and supply opportunities.
Some key points to consider:
• The vendors must have a permanent place of business in Palm Beach County or the Glades to receive a local preference.
• The vendors must submit a copy of all applicable Certificates of Competency issued by the State of Florida or the Palm Beach County Construction Industry Licensing Board.
• The vendors must maintain a current Business Tax Receipt for Palm Beach County and all permits required to complete the contractual service at no additional cost to Palm Beach County.
• The vendors must provide a "turnkey" service as stated in the Specification/Scope of Work attached to the Request for Pre-Qualification.
• The vendors must comply with the requirements of Chapter 119, F.S., and other requirements of state law applicable to public records.
• The vendors must indemnify, save harmless, and defend the County, its agents, servants, or employees from and against any and all claims, liability, losses, and/or causes of action which may arise from any negligent act or omission of the Vendor(s), its subcontractors, agents, servants, or employees during the course of performing services or caused by the goods provided pursuant to these Request for Pre-Qualification documents and/or resultant contract.