Repair band and sleeve, for pressure pipe, thompson pipe

Palm Beach County, Florida is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the purchase and delivery of repair bands and sleeves for pressure pipe manufactured exclusively by Thompson Pipe Group. The procurement consists of eight line items: repair bands in four sizes (24", 30", 36", and 42") for Lined Cylinder Pipe (LCP) applications with quantities of five units each, and repair sleeves in the same four sizes for LCP/SP-5 applications with quantities of one unit each. All items must be manufactured by Thompson Pipe Group with no substitutes permitted and must comply with Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department Minimum Engineering and Construction Standards. The successful vendor must deliver all items within thirty calendar days of purchase order receipt to specified locations within Palm Beach County, with products palletized at no additional charge, including all necessary hardware for installation and backed by factory/manufacturer warranty against defects. Pricing must be firm and inclusive of all shipping, freight, handling, labor, equipment, and delivery costs, quoted to two decimal points and valid for ninety days from the opening date. Quotations are due by September 2, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. Palm Beach County local time, submitted to the Purchasing Department at 50 South Military Trail, Suite 110, West Palm Beach, Florida 33415 via fax or email. The RFQ will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible quoter who meets all specifications and contractual requirements.

The County has implemented set-aside designations for small, minority, and women-owned business enterprises (S/M/WBE) certified by Palm Beach County at the time of quote submission, which may receive favorable consideration under the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Program with potential awards given to certified small businesses within ten percent of the lowest bid. A five percent local preference is available for quoters with a permanent place of business in Palm Beach County or the Glades, verified through a valid Business Tax Receipt. The successful quoter must register as a vendor in the County's Vendor Self Service (VSS) system prior to contract finalization, and all subcontractors must also be registered. The solicitation does not identify incumbent vendors or current contractors. No specific budget range or award value is provided in the RFQ documentation. Payment will be rendered upon County satisfaction and acceptance of delivered items, and the County reserves the right to purchase additional items within twelve months of award at the quoted prices.