Hdpe pipe and fittings, purchase and delivery of, RPQ

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, Purchasing Department is requesting pre-qualification for HDPE pipe and fittings under RPQ #26-009/JS-1, with an initial submission deadline of October 22, 2030. This is a term contract establishing a pre-qualified vendor list for project-by-project purchasing on an as-needed basis; vendors may submit additional pre-qualification requests after the initial deadline for evaluation and list addition.

A 5% local preference applies to vendors with permanent places of business in Palm Beach County, and an additional 5% preference applies to vendors operating in the Glades area. All vendors must be registered in the County's Vendor Self Service (VSS) system prior to submission, and any subcontractors must maintain VSS registration prior to contract award. The Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Program applies; vendors utilizing subcontractors must complete Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 documentation.

Pricing responses must be submitted on County-provided forms and represent new merchandise free from defect, with prices remaining firm for ten days from quotation submittal unless otherwise specified. Vendors must maintain current Business Tax Receipts and all required certifications and permits throughout the contract term. Compliance requirements include E-Verify employment eligibility verification, Davis-Bacon prevailing wage standards for construction work, debarment certifications, and compliance with the Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act for procurements exceeding $150,000. Payment is contingent upon annual Board appropriations. The County reserves the right to acquire goods through alternate state contracts if lower pricing is available.

Sealed pre-qualification responses are submitted to the Palm Beach County Purchasing Department at 50 South Military Trail, Suite 110, West Palm Beach, Florida 33415. The solicitation replaces previous solicitation 20051.