Concrete pipe adapter, purchase and delivery of

Palm Beach County, Florida, through its Purchasing Department, issued Request for Quotation (RFQ #051118-261/MB) for the purchase and delivery of 36-inch concrete pipe adapters. The procurement seeks firm, fixed pricing for two specific adapter types: a 36" L301 Spigot X MJS Adapter and a 36" L301 Bell X MJS Adapter, each with a quantity of one unit per item, including gaskets. The products must be manufactured exclusively by Hanson Pressure Pipe, Inc., now known as Thompson Pipe Group, in accordance with Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department Minimum Engineering and Construction Standards MR 115. The adapters must be specified for Lined Cylinder Pipe (LCP) pressure Class 150 with cement mortar lining and NSF 61 approved protective coating. Vendors must submit unit prices for each adapter item with all costs including supervision, labor, equipment, materials, transportation, and delivery included in the quoted price, with delivery to be made on pallets for long-term storage and F.O.B. designated as destination. The successful bidder shall provide factory/manufacturer warranty against defects in materials and workmanship, effective upon delivery and acceptance by the County. The submission deadline was June 27, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. Palm Beach County local time, with responses accepted via fax or email.

Small Business Enterprise (SBE) certified vendors within ten percent of the lowest responsive, responsible bid may receive award preference, and local preference of five percent may be extended to vendors with a permanent place of business in Palm Beach County or the Glades, provided appropriate certifications and business tax receipts are submitted with the quotation. The County reserves the right to purchase additional quantities of the same items within twelve months of award at the quoted prices under the same terms and conditions upon mutual written agreement. Payment terms will be consistent with the Florida Prompt Payment Act, with invoices requiring the purchase order number and submission to the Palm Beach County Finance Department. The RFQ does not specify a formal award date or contract term duration, nor does it provide an explicit budget range or award value; however, the nature of the procurement suggests a relatively limited scope given the specific quantities requested for each adapter type.