Description
The County of Palm Beach is issuing a Request for Pre‑Qualification (RPQ) to establish a pre‑qualified vendor list for the supply of press‑room goods and related consumables under a term contract. Vendors must submit a sealed, signed response by the July 1, 2025 deadline. The contract will be awarded to qualified vendors who meet all statutory, safety, non‑discrimination, and local‑preference requirements and will remain in effect for an unspecified term, with the County retaining the right to purchase goods on a project‑by‑project basis. Vendors must be registered in the County’s Vendor Self‑Service system, provide all required certifications (e.g., drug‑free workplace, debarment, human‑trafficking affidavit), and be prepared to give first‑priority service during emergencies. Local‑preference may apply for businesses located in Palm Beach County or the Glades, granting a 5 % scoring advantage.
• Supplies include press‑room consumables, equipment, and related materials (no specific item list provided).
• Pre‑qualification, not a one‑time bid; vendors added to the list may be called on for multiple purchases.
• Mandatory vendor registration in VSS; subcontractors must also be registered.
• Compliance with numerous County, State, and Federal regulations (non‑discrimination, safety data sheets, drug‑free workplace, lobbying, debarment, human‑trafficking).
• Preference rules: 5 % local‑preference for Palm Beach County/Glades businesses.
• No explicit contract length; term contract continues as long as the County maintains funding and the vendor remains compliant.
• Emergency priority clause obligates vendors to supply goods immediately during disasters.