Couplings, transition hymax (no substitutes), purchase of

This Invitation for Bid (IFB #22-077/SM) issued by the Palm Beach County Purchasing Department seeks qualified vendors to supply Hymax transition and joint couplings on a term contract basis. The procurement includes 14 line items comprising six transition coupling sizes (2", 4", 6", 8", 10", and 12") with annual estimated quantities ranging from 40 to 100 units, and eight joint coupling sizes (8" through 24") with annual estimated quantities of six units each. All couplings must be manufactured exclusively by Hymax, an approved manufacturer under Palm Beach County Water Utilities standards, with no substitutes permitted. Delivery must occur within ten calendar days of receipt of a delivery order, with the F.O.B. point designated as destination within Palm Beach County. Pricing must include all shipping, freight, labor, equipment, materials, and delivery costs, with unit prices required to two decimal points and remaining firm for ninety days from bid submission and throughout all contract periods. The bid was due on July 21, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. The successful bidder shall receive a term contract for twelve months with the option to renew for four additional twelve-month periods, with all original terms, conditions, and unit prices adhered to throughout all contract periods.

Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) requirements apply to this solicitation, with mandatory S/M/WBE documentation required via Schedules 1 and 2, though Affirmative Procurement Initiatives have been waived. A local preference of five percent is available for bidders with a permanent place of business in Palm Beach County, contingent upon submission of a valid Business Tax Receipt and completed Certification of Business Location. All bidders must be registered in the County's Vendor Self Service (VSS) system prior to contract finalization, and all subcontractors must likewise be registered. The County reserves the right to order on an as-needed basis without minimum order requirements and may increase or decrease total quantities as necessary. Payment shall be rendered only upon County satisfaction and acceptance of delivered items, with invoices submitted to the Palm Beach County Finance Department. No specific budget range or award value is listed in the solicitation documents.