Chain, stainless steel, purchase and delivery of, RE-quote

The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners Purchasing Department issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) #070616-457R/KM for the purchase and delivery of Type 304 stainless steel chain designed for light loads with corrosion-resistant, long pitch links. The procurement requires quotations for four different chain sizes in specified quantities: 8 pails of 3/16" chain with 1,200 lbs minimum working load limit (250' per pail), 9 pails of 1/4" chain with 1,570 lbs minimum working load limit (141' per pail), 15 pails of 5/16" chain with 2,400 lbs minimum working load limit (92' per pail), and 10 pails of 3/8" chain with 3,550 lbs minimum working load limit (63' per pail). Bidders were required to submit complete information including product names, manufacturer/brand names, and part/model numbers matching specifications, with pricing provided as firm, fixed single unit prices to two decimal places. The solicitation operates on an "all-or-none" award basis, requiring bidders to submit prices for all items to be considered for award. Quotations were due on August 3, 2016, at 4:00 P.M. local time, with responses accepted via fax or email. The F.O.B. point is destination, with the successful bidder retaining title and assuming all transportation costs, responsibility, liability, and risk in transit, with payment rendered upon receipt, acceptance, and proper invoicing in accordance with the Florida Prompt Payment Act.

Palm Beach County offers a 5% local preference for vendors with a permanent place of business in Palm Beach County or the Glades, contingent upon submission of a valid Business Tax Receipt and completed Certification of Business Location. All vendors must comply with the County's non-discrimination policy, criminal history records check ordinance, and public entity crimes statute. The County is exempt from federal and state taxes. The RFQ establishes a ninety-day evaluation period for pricing, and successful bidders may be subject to purchase of additional quantities for up to twelve months from the award date at the same prices and terms upon mutual written agreement. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation. Specific budget information or award values are not disclosed in the available documentation.