Benches, dual seat, purchase and delivery, term contract

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners Purchasing Department is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of dual-seat bus stop benches through a federal transit assistance-funded term contract. The solicitation seeks firm, fixed-price bids for metal benches specifically designed for areas with limited right-of-way where standard benches or shelters cannot be accommodated. The benches must meet detailed technical specifications including two-seat metal construction with rust-resistant, powder-coated material and stainless steel components; each seat must support a minimum of 350 pounds; height must be between 17 and 19 inches; and total length must be between 43 and 48 inches. The contract term is twelve months with options to renew for four additional twelve-month periods, with annual quantities estimated between a minimum of 50 and a maximum of 125 units per year. Bidders must submit responses by February 28, 2019, at 4:00 p.m. local time to the Purchasing Department at 50 South Military Trail, Suite 110, West Palm Beach, Florida, with delivery required to 3201 Electronics Way, West Palm Beach, Florida within three weeks of receiving a term contract delivery order during normal business hours. The contract will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with unit prices required to remain firm throughout the initial term and any renewal periods.

This federally funded procurement through the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration is subject to 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Guidance and FTA Circular 4220.1F requirements, necessitating that all bidders provide mandatory certifications including Byrd Anti-Lobbying Certification, Debarment and Suspension Certification, Drug-Free Workplace Certification, and compliance documentation with Buy America requirements if applicable. The solicitation encourages Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation at a non-mandatory 15 percent goal and mandates compliance with nondiscrimination requirements, civil rights provisions, and ADA accessibility standards. Bidders must submit descriptive literature with product names and numbers matching their bid response and acknowledge completion of Attachment A Special Contract Provisions. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available solicitation materials. The specific budget or award value is not disclosed in the provided documentation, though the contract parameters suggest a potential annual value based on the estimated unit quantities and firm pricing requirements established during the bidding process.