Gear oil, synthetic, food grade, purchase and delivery of

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, Purchasing Department, issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ #071922-106244/MB) for the purchase and delivery of synthetic food-grade gear oil to support operations at Water Treatment Plant #8. The procurement seeks quotations for two specific items: Gear Oil Synthetic Food Grade in 55-gallon drums in ISO 150 SAE 85W (Item 1) and ISO 220 SAE 90 (Item 2), with a quantity of one drum per item. The specified products are Super Lube Model #54155 (Item 1) or Model #54255 (Item 2), meeting NSF H-1 standards with operating temperatures ranging from -40 to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, though vendors may propose equal products with supporting technical literature. Quotations were due on March 14, 2023, at 4:00 P.M. Palm Beach County Local Time, with submissions accepted via fax or email to the Purchasing Department. Delivery was required on an F.O.B. destination basis at Water Treatment Plant #8, 1500 North Jog Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33417, with vendor unit pricing required to include all shipping, freight, handling charges, and surcharges. The award was to be made on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible quoter, with pricing to remain firm and fixed for ninety days from the opening date.

Small/Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise (S/M/WBE) vendors receive preference under this solicitation, and the Local Preference Ordinance provisions apply to the evaluation and award process. All vendors must be registered in Palm Beach County's Vendor Self Service (VSS) system prior to contract award, and S/M/WBE vendors are required to submit completed Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 forms documenting participation percentages. Vendors must demonstrate proof of Commercial General Liability Insurance of at least $500,000 per occurrence, Business Auto Liability Insurance of at least $500,000 combined single limit, and Workers' Compensation insurance in accordance with Florida Statute Chapter 440 prior to contract finalization. The county is exempt from Federal and State taxes; however, vendors must pay applicable sales taxes to their suppliers, which shall be reimbursable by the county. No specific award value or budget range was provided in the solicitation, and no incumbent vendor or contract renewal options were identified.