Batteries, alkaline and lantern, purchase and delivery of

This Request for Quotation (RFQ) was issued by the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners Purchasing Department for the purchase and delivery of alkaline and lantern batteries under a term contract. The procurement consists of two distinct items: Item #1 requires "AA" alkaline batteries packaged in quantities of 24 per pack with an estimated 12-month quantity of 650 packs, and Item #2 requires lantern batteries with an estimated 12-month quantity of 175 units. Quotations must be submitted by June 14, 2018, at 4:00 P.M. Palm Beach County Local Time via fax or email. The successful quoter will be awarded a one-year term contract with the option to renew for four additional 12-month periods, subject to mutual written agreement and appropriation of funds. All deliveries must be completed within ten business days of receiving a delivery order at the Palm Beach County Purchasing Warehouse located at 2455 Vista Parkway, West Palm Beach, Florida 33411, during business hours of 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M., Monday through Friday. Pricing must be firm and fixed for the initial term and all renewal periods, with unit prices quoted to two decimal points and an all-or-none, total offer basis evaluation. Item #1 contains brand restrictions limited to Duracell Alkaline (#PC1500, #MN1500, or #MX1500) or Eveready Energizer Alkaline (#EN91) with no substitutions accepted, while Item #2 specifies Rayovac #6V-GP lantern batteries or an equal product with manufacturer documentation required for substitutes.

The solicitation includes local preference provisions offering a 5% preference for Palm Beach County businesses, and bidders may pursue Small Business Enterprise certification to gain competitive advantage. Drug-free workplace certification is also available as a tie-bid preference factor. All quoters must submit responses for both items; failure to do so will result in non-responsiveness and elimination from consideration. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible quoter on an all-or-none basis. Palm Beach County is tax-exempt, and payment will only be rendered upon satisfaction and acceptance of delivered items. No specific budget range or award value is provided in the solicitation materials, as pricing will be determined through the competitive quotation process based on submitted bids.