Description
Palm Beach County is seeking to pre‑qualify vendors who can supply work uniforms, clothing, and accessories on a term‑contract basis. The solicitation is a Request for Pre‑Qualification (RPQ) that will create a list of approved vendors who may later be awarded individual purchase orders for uniform items. Vendors must be registered in the County’s Vendor Self‑Service system, provide all required certifications, licenses, and a Business Tax Receipt, and agree to comply with numerous county policies (non‑discrimination, criminal‑history checks, public‑records compliance, etc.). The pre‑qualification deadline is June 2, 2022; new vendors may submit at any time after that date to be added to the list. The contract will be a “term” agreement, allowing the County to issue multiple orders over the contract period. The County encourages participation from small, minority‑ and women‑owned businesses and may give local‑preference to vendors with a permanent presence in Palm Beach County or the Glades.
• Supplies: work uniforms, shirts, pants, outerwear, safety gear, and related accessories.
• Contract type: term‑contract with multiple purchase orders; no fixed dollar ceiling disclosed.
• Eligibility: must be registered in the County’s VSS system, hold a current Palm Beach County Business Tax Receipt, and possess any required state or local licenses.
• Compliance: adhere to County’s Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) ordinance, non‑discrimination policy, criminal‑history check ordinance, and public‑records requirements.
• Submission: sealed response on the official RPQ form, signed by an authorized agent, mailed to the Purchasing Department by June 2, 2022 4:00 PM.
• Preference: local‑business preference and S/M/WBE participation goals apply; individual project orders will not exceed $99,999.