Filter cartridge, pre-membrane, purchase and delivery

Palm Beach County, Florida is soliciting competitive bids through Invitation for Bid (IFB #19-003/MB) for the purchase and delivery of pre-membrane cartridge filters to support the Water Utilities Department across three water treatment plants located in Delray Beach, Boca Raton, and Belle Glade. The procurement encompasses three filter types with annual estimated quantities: 1-Micron Cartridge Filters (40-inch) at 30,000 units, 5-Micron Cartridge Filters (40-inch) at 30,000 units, and 5-Micron Cartridge Filters (39-inch) at 10,000 units. Filters must be manufactured by either Parker Hannifin Corporation or MGS with specific model numbers identified in the specifications. All filters must meet stringent technical requirements including polypropylene construction with FDA approval for potable water use, NSF Standard 61 certification, 90% efficiency ratings for particle removal, ISO 9001 manufacturing facility certification, dual Buna N O-rings, and polypropylene core construction. Pricing must be submitted as firm, fixed unit prices on the County's response form with no escalation clauses permitted throughout the initial 12-month contract term and any renewal periods. The bid submission deadline is October 4, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. local time, and delivery is required within ten calendar days of receiving a delivery order, with the successful bidder receiving a 12-month term contract with the option to renew for four additional 12-month periods.

The County has established a minimum 15% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal for this solicitation, with responsive bidders meeting the SBE requirement eligible for award consideration and non-responsive bidders potentially eligible for award if their bid does not exceed the low responsive bid by 10%. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors in the available documentation. All delivered items must comply fully with specifications or will be returned at the bidder's expense, and the successful bidder must provide factory/manufacturer warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship from the date of delivery and acceptance. The specific award value or budget range for this procurement has not been disclosed in the available solicitation materials. Fulfillment orders will be placed on an as-needed basis to support the County's ongoing water treatment operations across the three identified facilities.