Food service supplies, disposable, purchase and delivery of

Palm Beach County, Florida is seeking quotations for the purchase and delivery of disposable food service supplies under Request for Quotation (RFQ) #900453/SM. This term contract procurement encompasses 15 distinct items including cup dispensers, various cups (9 oz. and 12 oz. cold cups, 4.25 oz. disposable cups, and 16 oz. insulated foam cups), plates (styrofoam compartmented and non-compartmented 9-inch plates, and compostable paper plates), bowls, disposable utensils (spoons, forks, and knives), food wrap film, and aluminum foil wrap in two sizes. Estimated annual quantities range from 10 cup dispensers to 310,000 disposable cups, with total 12-month usage estimates provided for each item. Vendors must submit firm, fixed unit prices quoted to a maximum of four decimal points that remain unchanged for 90 days from opening and throughout the initial and renewal terms. Award will be made on an item-by-item basis to the lowest responsive and responsible quoter, with delivery required within ten business days of receiving a delivery order between 8:30 A.M. and 3:30 P.M., Monday through Friday at the Palm Beach County Purchasing Warehouse located at 2455 Vista Parkway, West Palm Beach, Florida 33411. The RFQ submission deadline is April 26, 2019 at 4:00 P.M. Palm Beach County Local Time, with responses acceptable via fax or email. The initial contract term is 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.

Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise (S/M/WBE) preferences apply to this procurement, with certified small businesses within 10 percent of the lowest bid eligible for award if deemed responsive and responsible. Additionally, a local preference of 5 percent is available for quoters with a permanent place of business in Palm Beach County or the Glades, verified by current Business Tax Receipt. Vendors must register in the County's Vendor Self Service (VSS) system and maintain all required certifications, licenses, and permits throughout the contract term. The County is exempt from federal and state taxes, and the F.O.B. point is destination, meaning the vendor bears shipping costs to the designated warehouse. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or specific budget ranges are identified in the solicitation documents. Interested vendors should note that all terms, conditions, and pricing remain subject to the County's evaluation criteria and standard procurement regulations.