Medical gases and accessories, purchase and delivery, term C

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners is requesting bids for the purchase and delivery of medical gases and accessories under term contract IFB 26-064R/DJ, with bids due October 1, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Palm Beach County local time. A 5% local preference applies to bidders with a permanent place of business in Palm Beach County, and a 5% Glades local preference may apply for work performed in the Glades.

The scope covers medical gases and related accessories for supply to Palm Beach County facilities. Small Business Development (SBD) Program requirements apply to non-federally funded portions; bidders utilizing subcontractors must submit Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 documentation. All bidders and subcontractors must be registered in the County's Vendor Self Service (VSS) system prior to contract award.

Pricing must be firm for 90 days from bid submission and throughout the initial and any subsequent renewal periods; unit prices must be quoted with no escalation clauses. Bids containing pricing modifications or conditions inconsistent with solicitation specifications will be rejected as non-responsive. Payment is made after goods are received, accepted, and properly invoiced to the Palm Beach County Finance Department.

Bidders must submit one sealed physical copy and one electronic copy in PDF format on CD or flash drive to the Procurement Department, 50 South Military Trail, Suite 110, West Palm Beach, Florida 33415-3199. The deadline for written questions is September 10, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Recommended awards will be posted for a five business-day protest period prior to final approval by the Board. Compliance requirements include Criminal History Records Check Ordinance verification for employees accessing critical facilities and E-Verify employment eligibility verification.