Object markers, purchase of, term contract (RE-QUOTE)

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners' Purchasing Department issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) on October 9, 2018, for the purchase of object markers under a twelve-month term contract with options to renew for four additional twelve-month periods. The procurement seeks 375 total units across three types of road safety markers: 75 units of End of Road Object Marker in red (OM4-1 design), 200 units of Object Marker in yellow (OM1-1 design), and 100 units of End of Road Object Marker in red (OM4-3 design). All items must conform to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices 2009 Edition, section 2C.63, featuring 18" x 18" diamond-shaped designs with diamond-grade reflective materials. Vendors must submit manufacturer/brand information and part/model numbers matching descriptive literature provided with their bids. Delivery must occur within thirty calendar days of receiving a term contract delivery order, with F.O.B. point at destination and vendors responsible for all transportation costs and risks. The deadline for RFQ submission is October 16, 2018, at 4:00 p.m., with responses accepted via fax or email. Award will be made on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with unit prices remaining firm for ninety days from the date of opening and throughout the contract term and any renewal periods.

The County reserves the right to order on an as-needed basis with no minimum order requirements and may increase or decrease quantities as necessary. Small Business Enterprise (SBE) preference is available with up to 10% price consideration in evaluation. Local preference provisions apply to vendors with permanent places of business in Palm Beach County or the Glades. Drug-free workplace certification preferences may be applied in cases of identical tie bids. The RFQ does not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it specify particular budget allocations or award values. All pricing must be submitted on a firm, fixed-price basis with unit prices remaining constant throughout the initial contract term and any renewal periods. No specific technical infrastructure or technology integration requirements are mentioned in the solicitation.