Dry ICE, purchase & delivery of, term contract

The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, Purchasing Department, issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) #900406/JJ on February 4, 2016, seeking quotations for the purchase and delivery of dry ice under a twelve-month term contract. The dry ice will be supplied to the Palm Beach County Environmental Resources Management Department's Mosquito Control Division, with an estimated annual quantity of 6,000 pounds. Vendors must provide firm, fixed unit pricing for dry ice delivered to specified F.O.B. destination locations, with all transportation costs, manpower, equipment, and incidental expenses included in the quoted unit price. Delivery is required within two calendar days of receiving a term contract delivery order. Quotations must be submitted by February 11, 2016, at 4:00 p.m. Palm Beach County local time via fax or email. Vendors must comply with Palm Beach County's non-discrimination policy per Resolution R-2014-1421, provide proof of compliance with the Florida Public Entity Crime Statute, and submit Material Safety Data Sheets for any toxic substances.

The County will apply local preference discounts to qualified vendors, specifically offering a 5% local preference discount to responsive and responsible quoters with a permanent place of business in Palm Beach County, and an additional 5% Glades local preference to businesses operating in the Glades, provided the quoter submits a valid Business Tax Receipt and completed Certification of Business Location. The anticipated contract value is $6,000 for the initial twelve-month period, with options to renew for four additional twelve-month periods upon mutual written agreement and subject to Board appropriation of funds. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements are noted in this solicitation. The County reserves the right to increase or decrease anticipated quantities and contract value as necessary to meet actual requirements and may rebid at any time after the anticipated value is reached.