Canine parvovirus antigen test kits, purchase of, TC

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, Purchasing Department, issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ #950629RR/CR) for the purchase of canine parvovirus antigen test kits under a term contract. The procurement seeks IDEXX LABORATORIES, INC canine parvovirus antigen test kits (model #99-09214) or equal products meeting specified salient characteristics, including test devices, desiccants, extraction pipettes, buffers, usage directions, and a minimum twelve-month shelf life delivered in manufacturer's sterile packaging. The estimated quantity is 330 units over a twelve-month period. Quotations were due by May 13, 2019, at 4:00 p.m. (Palm Beach County local time), with submissions acceptable by fax or email. The successful quoter shall be awarded an initial twelve-month contract with the option to renew for four additional twelve-month periods, subject to mutual written agreement and appropriation of funds by the Board of County Commissioners. Delivery is required within forty-eight hours of receiving a term contract delivery order to 7100 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33411, with F.O.B. point at destination. All unit prices must be fixed with no escalation clauses and remain firm for the initial term and any renewal periods. Payment shall be rendered only upon the County's satisfaction and acceptance of delivered items.

The solicitation incorporates Palm Beach County's Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Program, Commercial Non-Discrimination Policy, Local Preference Ordinance, and Drug-Free Workplace Certification requirements. Small, minority, and women-owned businesses (S/M/WBE) certified by Palm Beach County at the time of quote submission may receive consideration, with additional preferences available for local businesses and Glades businesses meeting specified criteria. The successful quoter must be registered in the County's Vendor Self Service (VSS) system, and all subcontractors must also be registered. All responses must be submitted on the County's provided response form, signed by an authorized representative, and accompanied by applicable certifications, licenses, and descriptive literature for any products offered as equal alternatives to the specified manufacturer. No incumbent vendors or budget range information was specified in the solicitation documentation.