Irrigation whole goods, parts & accessories by OEM, purchase

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners' Purchasing Department issued Invitation for Bid (IFB #18-025R/JM) on January 18, 2018, for a term contract to supply irrigation whole goods, parts, and accessories by original equipment manufacturer (OEM) on a re-bid basis. The solicitation seeks single, fixed percentage discounts from current manufacturer suggested retail prices (MSRP) for irrigation equipment and parts across 26 manufacturers including Hunter, Rainbird, Toro, Ames International USA, Amtrol, Baldor, Berkley, Dura, Fimco, Goulds, Irritrol, Lasco Fittings, Nibco, Spears, and others. Bidders must provide electronic online ordering access, maintain current catalogs and MSRP lists, deliver daily email invoices, and supply factory/manufacturer warranty coverage on all equipment and parts. Award will be made on an item-by-item basis to the responsive, responsible bidder offering the greatest single fixed percentage discount from the manufacturer's current price list, with no separate shipping charges permitted. Required delivery timeframe is five (5) calendar days after receipt of a delivery order (DO). The bid submission deadline is February 1, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. local time, with bids submitted to the Palm Beach County Purchasing Department at 50 South Military Trail, Suite 110, West Palm Beach, Florida 33415-3199. The contract term is sixty (60) months or until the estimated amount is expended, at the County's discretion.

This solicitation includes a 15% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal and a 5% local preference available for bidders with a permanent place of business in Palm Beach County or the Glades. The anticipated contract value over the sixty-month term is $800,000, though Palm Beach County reserves the right to increase or decrease this amount based on actual requirements. The County will order on an as-needed basis, allowing flexibility in procurement throughout the contract period. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are specified in the solicitation materials, indicating this is an open competitive procurement. Successful bidders must demonstrate the ability to meet all specified requirements including inventory management, pricing compliance, and responsive customer service capabilities to support the County's irrigation equipment and parts needs.