Fire hydrant services, term contract

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, Procurement Department is requesting bids on fire hydrant services under a term contract, with bids due November 4, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. and questions due October 21, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

A 5% Local Preference applies to bidders with a permanent place of business in Palm Beach County, and a separate 5% Glades Local Preference applies for services provided within the Glades area. Small Business Development (SBD) Program requirements apply to non-federally funded portions of the contract. Bidders utilizing subcontractors must submit Schedules 1 and 2 identifying all subcontractors, designating each as SBE or non-SBE certified, specifying work scope and dollar amounts or percentages, and documenting any second or third-tier subcontractors. Following contract award, the prime contractor must submit Schedules 3 and 4 with each payment request, with Schedule 4 requiring notarized verification of subcontractor payments.

All bids must be submitted in sealed containers signed by an authorized company agent, with one concurrent electronic copy in PDF format (CD or flash drive) to the Procurement Department, 50 South Military Trail, Suite 110, West Palm Beach, Florida 33415-3199. Bidders and subcontractors must register in the County's Vendor Self Service (VSS) system prior to contract finalization. Pricing must remain firm for ninety days from bid submission and for the initial and any subsequent contract terms. Bidders must comply with federal, state, and local laws; provide certifications of competency or licenses; maintain current business tax receipts; and submit a Drug-Free Workplace Certification. The contract is subject to annual appropriations by the Board of County Commissioners for subsequent fiscal years. Recommended awards will be posted for five business days prior to final approval, during which protests may be filed. The County reserves the right to acquire goods and services through state contracts if lower pricing is available. Contact: Jeromy Calderon, (561) 616-6815, jcalderon1@pbc.gov.