Tool, utility multi-purpose, purchase & delivery

Palm Beach County's Purchasing Department issued Request for Quotation #700103/KP on October 18, 2016, for the purchase and delivery of multi-purpose utility tools on a twelve-month term contract basis with four optional renewal periods. The procurement seeks firm, fixed unit pricing for Leatherman Super Tool 300 multi-tools (Model #831103) or equal products, with an estimated quantity of 200 units over the initial twelve-month period. The successful vendor must deliver items within ten business days of receiving a term contract delivery order, with delivery required to Palm Beach County's Purchasing Warehouse at 2455 Vista Parkway, West Palm Beach, Florida 33411, on an F.O.B. destination basis. Quotations were due by October 31, 2016, at 4:00 p.m. Palm Beach County local time, with faxed or emailed submissions accepted. Pricing must be submitted as a single, firm unit price with no escalation clauses, and prices must remain firm for ninety days from the opening date and throughout all contract terms unless modified by special condition. The County operates on an all-or-none award basis, requiring bidders to submit prices for all items to be considered responsive, and bidders offering equivalent products must submit manufacturer specifications and cut sheets for evaluation. No bidders' conference or site visits were scheduled for this procurement.

Palm Beach County extends a five percent local preference to quoters with a permanent place of business in Palm Beach County or the Glades, provided such vendors are within ten percent of the lowest responsive, responsible quoter and submit a valid Business Tax Receipt and completed Certification of Business Location. An additional five percent preference is available to certified small business enterprises (SBEs) meeting the same cost proximity requirements. All quoters must submit a non-discrimination policy conforming to Palm Beach County Resolution R-2014-1421 to qualify for these preferences. The solicitation documents do not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors. Payment will be rendered upon Palm Beach County's satisfaction and acceptance of delivered goods, with invoices required to reference the purchase order number and be submitted to the Palm Beach County Finance Department. The County is exempt from federal and state taxes, and while no specific award value is stated, the estimated procurement volume of 200 units over twelve months provides a basis for budget planning. The contract allows for quantity adjustments as determined necessary by the County.