Canine parvovirus, antigen test kits, purchase and delivery

Palm Beach County, Florida issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the purchase and delivery of canine parvovirus antigen test kits under a term contract with a posted date of January 28, 2019 and a quotation due date of February 5, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. Palm Beach County time. The County seeks quotations for IDEXX LABORATORIES, INC model #99-09214 test kits or equal products meeting specified salient characteristics, including test devices, desiccants, extraction pipettes, buffers, usage directions, minimum twelve-month shelf life from delivery date, and manufacturer's sterile packaging. The estimated annual quantity is 330 units. Quotations must include firm, fixed unit pricing with no escalation clauses, quoted to two decimal points and valid for ninety days from the opening date. Delivery must occur within forty-eight hours of receiving a term contract delivery order to 7100 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33411. The initial contract term is twelve months or until the estimated amount is expended at the County's discretion, with an option to renew for four additional twelve-month periods upon mutual written agreement and subject to appropriation of funds. All deliveries must include proper shipping labels and packing slips with delivery order numbers, part numbers, and quantities, and vendors must comply with all federal, state, county, and local laws while maintaining appropriate licenses and permits.

The contract will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible quoter. Quoters may receive a five percent local preference if they maintain a permanent place of business in Palm Beach County or the Glades, with certification and business tax receipt required at quote submission. Small Business Enterprise (SBE) certified vendors within ten percent of the lowest price may be awarded preference. Vendors must provide factory or manufacturer warranty against defects and accept responsibility for all transportation charges and liability in transit under F.O.B. destination terms. Palm Beach County is exempt from federal and state taxes and will issue a purchase order prior to goods delivery. No specific incumbent vendors or contract values are identified in this procurement notice.