Description
Palm Beach County is seeking a vendor to provide pagers for purchase and delivery on a one-time basis. The vendor must meet all State and Federal Safety regulations and provide equal opportunity for subcontractors, subconsultants, vendors, and suppliers to participate in all public sector and private sector subcontracting and supply opportunities. The vendor must also ensure that all subcontractors are registered as vendors in the County's Vendor Self Service (VSS) system. The contract will be awarded to the vendor who is certified as a small business with Palm Beach County and which is within 10% of the lowest responsive, responsible vendor. Some key points to note include:
* The contract closeout period is 45 business days after the termination or expiration of the contract.
* The County reserves the right to reject any offer or quote if the prices for any line items or subline items are materially unbalanced.
* The vendor must submit a copy of all applicable Certificates of Competency or Licenses issued by the State of Florida or the Palm Beach County Construction Industry Licensing Board.
* The vendor must maintain a current Local Business Tax Receipt (Occupational License) for Palm Beach County and all permits required to complete the contractual service at no additional cost to Palm Beach County.
* The County shall have the right to request and review the vendor's books and records to verify compliance with the Contract.
Some of the key requirements for the pagers include:
* The pagers must meet all State and Federal Safety regulations.
* The vendor must provide a copy of the manufacturer's specifications and literature for the pagers.
* The vendor must provide a warranty for the pagers.
* The vendor must provide maintenance and support for the pagers.
The evaluation criteria for the quotes will include:
* Price
* Quality of the pagers
* Vendor's experience and reputation
* Vendor's ability to meet the delivery schedule
* Vendor's ability to provide maintenance and support for the pagers