Control valves, ames, rebuild, install and start-up services

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, Purchasing Department, issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for rebuild, installation, and start-up services on two 16-inch Ames control valves for reduced pressure potable water applications at Water Treatment Plant #8, located at 1500 North Jog Road, West Palm Beach, Florida. The scope of work includes removing and replacing diaphragms, solenoid shut-off valves, altitude pilot rebuild kits, and pressure sustaining pilot rebuild kits on existing control valves. The successful quoter must complete all installation and start-up services within ten calendar days after receipt of the purchase order. Pricing shall be submitted as a single, fixed unit price on a turnkey basis, with all costs including labor, materials, equipment, transportation, installation, and start-up services included in the quoted amount, with no additional compensation permitted beyond the quoted price. The quotation submission deadline was May 18, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. Palm Beach County local time, with responses acceptable via fax or email. Award will be made on an all-or-none, total offer basis to the lowest responsive and responsible quoter, and the quotation must remain firm for ninety days from the opening date to allow for evaluation and award.

The successful quoter must provide evidence of commercial general liability insurance with a minimum of $500,000 per occurrence, business auto liability insurance at $500,000 combined single limit, and workers' compensation insurance in accordance with Florida Statute Chapter 440. Small/minority/women-owned business enterprise (S/M/WBE) vendors are eligible for consideration, and local businesses with a permanent place of business in Palm Beach County may receive a 5% local preference in evaluation. Payment will be rendered only upon county acceptance and inspection of the completed work and is subject to annual appropriations by the Board of County Commissioners. No incumbent vendors or budget range was specified in the available solicitation documentation. The contract represents a one-time project with specific deliverables tied to the condition and acceptance of the control valve work performed at the water treatment facility.