Description
Palm Beach County is seeking competitive quotes for a term‑contract purchase of valve boxes, lids, and extensions to be used in county infrastructure projects. The contract will be awarded to the most responsive and responsible vendor (with a preference for Small Business Enterprises and local businesses) and will cover an estimated 12‑month period. Vendors must be registered in the County’s Vendor Self‑Service system, provide all required certifications, and comply with numerous federal, state, and local regulations (including safety standards, non‑discrimination, drug‑free workplace, and debarment rules). The solicitation includes detailed item‑by‑item pricing tables and requires submission of specific schedules for subcontractor participation.
• Items: Valve box (2‑piece), valve box lids (water and sewer marked), and valve box extensions.
• Estimated quantity: 12‑month forecast per item (specific numbers listed in the response form).
• Submission deadline: October 2, 2026, 4:00 PM (local time).
• Questions due: September 25, 2026, 4:00 PM.
• Mandatory vendor registration in VSS; all subcontractors must also be registered.
• Preference: 5 % local preference for Palm Beach County businesses and 5 % Glades preference.
• Small Business Development (SBD) program applies; award to SBE within 10 % of lowest responsive bid.
• Required certifications: commercial nondiscrimination, drug‑free workplace, debarment, human trafficking, etc.