Medical gases and accessories, purchase and delivery, term C

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, Procurement Department is requesting bids for the purchase and delivery of medical gases and accessories under term contract IFB #26-064/DJ, with bids due August 21, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. A 5% local preference applies to businesses with permanent locations in Palm Beach County, and a separate 5% Glades local preference applies to qualified Glades businesses.

The scope encompasses medical gases and related accessories to support county operations. Bidders must provide firm pricing valid for ninety days from submission and throughout the initial and any subsequent contract terms; all prices must be quoted as single, fixed unit prices with no escalation clauses, and all merchandise must be new and free from defect.

Small Business Development (SBD) Program requirements apply to non-federally funded portions. Bidders must complete Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 if subcontractors are utilized. Both bidders and all subcontractors must register in the County's Vendor Self Service (VSS) system prior to contract finalization. Compliance is required with E-Verify employment eligibility verification, criminal history background checks for certain county facilities, and drug-free workplace certification.

Bid submissions must be sealed with one electronic copy in PDF format on CD or flash drive, submitted to the Palm Beach County Procurement Department, 240 South Military Trail, West Palm Beach, Florida 33415-3199. Questions are due July 23, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The contract will be awarded following evaluation and a five-business-day posting period for protests; recommended awards will be publicly posted on the Procurement Department website prior to final Board approval. Payment is made following receipt, acceptance, and proper invoicing of goods, with subcontractors reimbursed within ten business days of the County's receipt of payment.