First aid kits, with logo, purchase and delivery of

Palm Beach County, Florida issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the purchase and delivery of 8,000 first aid kits bearing the county's "golf Palm Beach County" logo to be distributed across five golf course locations: Okeeheelee Golf Course (1,000 units), Southwinds Golf Course (500 units), Park Ridge Golf Course (500 units), Osprey Point Golf Course (3,500 units), and John Prince Golf Learning Center (2,500 units). The first aid kits must meet specific technical requirements, including a minimum size of 3 1/8" H x 4 1/4" W x 7/8" D with a dark green plastic case, hinged closure, and pad-printed black logo with a minimum imprint size of 1 7/8" x 3 1/2". Each kit must contain latex-free bandages, gauze pads, antiseptic wipes, antibiotic ointment packets, and a first aid card. Vendors were required to submit sealed bids by February 24, 2020 at 4:00 P.M. local time, with delivery required within thirty calendar days of purchase order receipt. Pricing must be submitted as a single, fixed unit price per first aid kit with no escalation clauses, and prices are firm for ninety days from opening and for the duration of any contract term. The county awards on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and vendors must contact Eric Garber, Special Projects Coordinator, at (561) 963-6740 to coordinate artwork and delivery logistics.

This procurement includes set-aside provisions and local preference opportunities for eligible vendors. Small, minority, and women-owned business enterprises (S/M/WBE) certified by Palm Beach County are eligible for consideration, with preference given to small businesses within ten percent of the lowest bid if deemed responsive and responsible. Additionally, vendors with a permanent place of business in Palm Beach County or the Glades may receive a five percent reduction in their quoted prices under the local preference provisions. All vendors must be registered in the county's Vendor Self Service (VSS) system and maintain current business tax receipts and all required certifications and licenses. All goods are subject to inspection and acceptance, with the county reserving the right to return non-conforming items at the vendor's expense. Payment is contingent upon the county's satisfaction and acceptance of delivered items and is subject to annual appropriations by the Board of County Commissioners. No specific budget range or award value was stated in the RFQ documentation.