Repair clamp for pressure pipe, purchase of

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ 121322-243-SM) for the purchase of repair clamps for pressure pipe. The procurement seeks four units of 42" nominal (44.50" O.D.) repair clamps manufactured from stainless steel material, with delivery required to 13026 Jog Road, Building "M," Delray Beach, Florida 33446. Quoters must select products from three approved manufacturers: Ford (models FS1, FS2, FS3), Smith Blair (models 261, 262, 263), or Power Seal (models 3121AS, 3122AS, 3123AS), with all products required to meet Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department Minimum Engineering and Construction Standards. Pricing must be submitted on a firm, fixed unit basis inclusive of all shipping, freight, handling, and surcharges, with prices remaining firm for 90 days from submission and throughout the initial and any subsequent contract term. The RFQ submission deadline is April 26, 2023, at 4:00 p.m., with responses accepted via fax or email, and award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible quoter on an all-or-none basis. Successful quoters must provide factory/manufacturer warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship effective upon delivery and acceptance, with all repairs or replacements at no cost to the County.

The procurement includes provisions for small, minority, and women-owned business enterprises (S/M/WBE) participation, with local preference awarded to quoters maintaining a permanent place of business in Palm Beach County or the Glades, providing a 5% preference reduction for responsive, responsible local businesses. Successful quoters must maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance of at least $500,000 per occurrence and Workers' Compensation Insurance in accordance with Florida Statute Chapter 440. Items will be ordered via individual purchase orders with no minimum order requirements, and payment will be rendered only upon County satisfaction and acceptance of delivered items. The County is exempt from federal and state taxes and will not accept sales tax reimbursement. Invoices must reflect the applicable purchase order number. While no specific budget range is disclosed in the RFQ, the award value will be determined by the unit pricing submitted for the four repair clamps requested.