Incontinence supplies, personal hygiene items, purchase and

The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners Purchasing Department issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of incontinence supplies and personal hygiene items on a term contract basis. The solicitation seeks competitive quotes for 35 line items including protective underwear in various sizes and absorbency levels for men, women, and unisex designs; underpads; cleansing wipes; perineal wash; body powder; skin creams; barrier creams; and disposable gloves in both latex and latex-free options. Estimated 12-month quantities range from 10 units for perineal wash containers to 5,000 units for cleansing wipes and underpads. Vendors must submit fixed unit pricing per item on an "each" basis with package quantities clearly indicated, along with proof of three references for similar goods or services provided within the past three years, Drug-Free Workplace Certification, and Debarment and Suspension Certification. The successful quoter will be awarded a 12-month initial contract term with options to renew for four additional 12-month periods subject to mutual written agreement and Board appropriation of funds. All submissions were due by July 17, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. Palm Beach County local time, with responses accepted via fax or email. Required qualifications include maintaining Commercial General Liability Insurance at $500,000 per occurrence, Business Auto Liability at $500,000 combined single limit, and Workers' Compensation coverage, with delivery required within four hours of notification on an F.O.B. destination basis.

The RFQ does not specify any particular set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to specific types of organizations or disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. The contract is federally funded and requires compliance with FEMA environmental and historic preservation protections, recycled products standards, and federal debarment and suspension regulations. All products must have a minimum six-month shelf life from the delivery date and be free from defects, with the County reserving the right to return non-compliant items at the vendor's expense. The solicitation does not provide a specific budget range or award value, instead allowing vendors to submit competitive pricing based on the estimated quantities and line items specified in the RFQ.