Furniture, library, workstations, deliver & install

The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners Purchasing Department issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the delivery, assembly, and installation of fourteen TMC Family Workstations (Manufacturer #CFW4572A or equal products) for multiple library locations throughout Palm Beach County, Florida. The procured workstations must meet specific dimensions of 72"w x 42.25"d x 47.5"h with no more than 2" deviation and include three learning panels, one child-safe mirror, a PVC-free and phthalate-free vinyl playmat, a grommet and wire chase, and on-site training and support for a period minimally equal to the warranty term at no additional cost. The successful bidder must complete delivery, assembly, and installation at fourteen library locations, including the Main Library in West Palm Beach and thirteen branch locations throughout the county, with all work scheduled at least 24 hours in advance with the designated County contact, Tammi Walton. The bid submission deadline is May 5, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. local time, with all assembly and installation work to be completed by September 30, 2022. Bidders must submit references demonstrating similar goods and services provided within the past three years, evidence of required insurance coverage (minimum $500,000 Commercial General Liability, $500,000 Business Auto Liability, and Workers' Compensation insurance), and all required certifications including Byrd Anti-Lobbying, Debarment and Suspension, and Drug-Free Workplace certifications. The award will be made on an all-or-none, total offer basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with firm fixed pricing that includes all shipping, freight, delivery, assembly, labor, tools, travel, hardware, materials, and installation.

The contract opportunity does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations eligible to respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. The F.O.B. point is destination, with the bidder retaining title and assuming all transportation charges, responsibility, and risk in transit. The total project budget is $481,012, comprised of $276,694 (57.5%) financed by federal government funds through the DLIS Florida American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and $204,318 (42.5%) financed by local government funds. This is a one-time purchase with no integration requirements related to existing infrastructure or technology noted in the procurement documents.