Barton flow indicators and manifolds, purchase and delivery

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners Purchasing Department issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) #021317-200/KM for the purchase and delivery of Barton flow indicators and manifolds. The procurement seeks four units of Barton DP-Flow Indicator (Model 60CF-XXXX 227C) and four units of 3-valve manifolds (Model 9A-0235-1002B) not assembled to gauge. The flow indicators must feature 316 stainless steel housing and bellows, Viton O-rings, a 500 PSI safe working pressure rating, a 0-30 inch water column calibration range with ethylene glycol and water fill fluid, and a 6-inch diameter dial. Vendors must submit quotations by February 21, 2017, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time via fax or email to Senior Buyer Kristen A. Monnett, bidding on all items on an all-or-none basis with only the referenced manufacturer accepted. Pricing must be firm and fixed for ninety days from the quote opening date with unit prices limited to two decimal points, and the County requires F.O.B. destination pricing with the vendor assuming all transportation costs, liability, and risk in transit. Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder on a total offer basis.

Palm Beach County extends local preference to vendors with a permanent place of business in Palm Beach County or the Glades, and small business enterprises (SBEs) certified by the County may receive preferential consideration if their bid falls within ten percent of the lowest responsive bid. All successful vendors must comply with non-discrimination policies, drug-free workplace certification requirements, criminal history background checks for unescorted facility access, and public records requirements. No incumbent vendors or budget range was identified in the solicitation documentation. The County reserves the right to purchase additional quantities within twelve months of award at the quoted prices under the same terms and conditions, providing vendors with potential for expanded business opportunities beyond the initial order.