Paint, purchase and delivery of

Palm Beach County's Purchasing Department issued Amendment #1 to a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a term contract to supply paint products to various County departments, with a submission deadline of August 11, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The procurement seeks firm, fixed pricing for 22 different paint product categories available in 1-gallon and 5-gallon container sizes, with certain items limited to 1-gallon only, including rust inhibitor primers, elastomeric coatings, wood sealers, varnishes, polyurethane finishes, interior and exterior paints in various sheens, masonry sealers and waterproofers, epoxy coatings and primers, traffic paint, and specialty water-based products. All products must meet or exceed commercial and industrial standards, contain no lead or mercury, comply with Florida VOC regulations, and demonstrate resistance to Florida's climatic conditions; vendors must also provide representatives available for site visits and recommendations. The County will award on an item-by-item basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the right to reject awards financially disadvantageous to the County or resulting in awards of less than $1,000. The contract term shall be twelve months or until the estimated amount is expended at the County's discretion, with an option to renew for four additional twelve-month periods upon mutual written agreement, and unit pricing must remain firm for the initial term and any renewal periods unless modified by special condition. All products must be accompanied by Safety Data Sheets and delivered F.O.B. destination to locations specified on delivery orders, with the vendor assuming all transportation costs, risk, and liability.

Palm Beach County applies a 5% local preference to responsive, responsible quoters with a permanent place of business in Palm Beach County, as verified by a valid Business Tax Receipt and completed Certification of Business Location form. Additionally, small business enterprises certified by Palm Beach County at the time of quote submission may receive contract awards if their pricing is within 10% of the lowest responsive, responsible vendor price. Vendors must comply with the County's non-discrimination policy, criminal history records check ordinance, and public entity crime statute requirements. Payment shall be made upon receipt, acceptance, and proper invoicing in accordance with the Florida Prompt Payment Act. No incumbent vendors, budget range, or estimated award values are specified in the amendment; however, the total procurement scope encompasses paint supply contracts for multiple County departments over a potential five-year period.