Multi-tool, purchase and delivery of, term contract

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners Purchasing Department is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ 900416-SM) for the purchase and delivery of multi-tools under a term contract. The procurement seeks Leatherman Tool Group model #831103 multi-tools or approved equivalent products with stainless steel construction, locking blades and tools, and multiple tool configurations including pliers, wire cutters, screwdrivers, file, saw, bottle and can openers, and ruler, along with a leather or nylon sheath. The estimated quantity is 220 units over a 12-month period, with delivery required within ten business days of receiving a term contract delivery order between 8:30 A.M. and 3:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, with F.O.B. point designated as the Palm Beach County Purchasing Warehouse in West Palm Beach, Florida. Quotations are due by October 31, 2017, at 4:00 P.M. Palm Beach County local time, and responses are accepted via fax or email. All items must include factory/manufacturer warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship from the delivery and acceptance date. The contract shall be awarded for an initial 12-month term with an option to renew for four additional 12-month periods, contingent upon mutual written agreement and appropriation of funds. Award shall be made on an all-or-none, total offer basis to the lowest responsive and responsible quoter, with pricing firm and fixed, valid for 90 days from the opening date.

Palm Beach County offers a 5% local preference to quoters with a permanent place of business in Palm Beach County, provided they are within 10% of the lowest bid. Small Business Enterprise (SBE) certified vendors within 10% of the lowest responsive bid also receive preferential consideration. Vendors must comply with Palm Beach County's non-discrimination policy, criminal history records check ordinance, and drug-free workplace certification requirements. The County reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities to meet actual requirements and will accept no minimum order requirements. Successful vendors must maintain records for three years following contract completion and comply with all applicable federal, state, county, and local laws and regulations. No incumbent vendors or budget ranges are identified in the solicitation documents.