Disposable kitchen products, purchase/delivery of(RE-QUOTE)

Palm Beach County, Florida issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for disposable kitchen products on November 23, 2021, with responses due by December 15, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. local time. The procurement seeks firm, fixed pricing to establish a term contract for the purchase and delivery of twenty line items encompassing various sizes and materials of disposable food service products, including cups, bowls, plates, and utensils. The estimated annual quantities total approximately 1.2 million units across all items, with the 12-ounce insulated foam cup (Item 15) representing the largest volume at 303,000 units, followed by the 12-ounce cold cup (Item 5) at 54,000 units. All items must meet or exceed industry and safety standards, with specifications provided identifying preferred manufacturers and part numbers, though equivalent products are acceptable if accompanied by descriptive literature demonstrating compliance. Pricing shall include freight, shipping, handling, and all associated labor and materials, with unit prices quoted to four decimal points remaining firm for the initial term and any renewal periods. The successful vendor will receive a term contract for twelve months or until the estimated amount is expended at the County's discretion, with an option to renew for four additional twelve-month periods under mutual written agreement. Deliveries must occur within ten business days of receiving a delivery order, between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with the F.O.B. point designated as the Palm Beach County Purchasing Warehouse at 2455 Vista Parkway, West Palm Beach, Florida 33411.

The award will be made on an item-by-item basis to the lowest responsive, responsible quoter, subject to Palm Beach County's Small/Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise (S/M/WBE) program provisions and local preference provisions. Certified small businesses are eligible for a 10 percent price preference, while quoters with permanent places of business in Palm Beach County or the Glades are eligible for a 5 percent local preference. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it reference existing infrastructure or technology requiring integration. Payment will be made upon the County's satisfaction and acceptance of delivered items, with invoices requiring the purchase order number and submission to the Palm Beach County Finance Department. No specific budget range or award value is provided in the solicitation; however, the estimated annual quantities of approximately 1.2 million units serve as the basis for contract valuation.