Umbrella covers/tops, outdoor, 12' & 20', purchase of

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners Purchasing Department issued this Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the purchase of outdoor umbrella covers to replace existing units at multiple aquatic facilities including Calypso Bay Waterpark, Aqua Crest Pool, North County Aquatic Center, Pioneer Park, and Lake Lytal Pool. The procurement seeks eight (8) 20-foot diameter umbrella covers and four (4) 12-foot diameter umbrella covers, with fabric tops only, equivalent to Anchor Industries Funbrella Classic Top products manufactured from cloth-like, woven acrylic fabric with fade-resistant, easy-care properties available in multiple colors to be selected at the time of order or award. Vendors must submit firm, fixed pricing with no escalation clauses, with prices remaining firm for ninety (90) days from opening and throughout the initial contract term. All responses must include the manufacturer/brand and part/model numbers clearly identified, along with supporting descriptive literature, a completed Non-Discrimination Policy form, and Certification of Business Location with a valid Business Tax Receipt. The quotation submission deadline is February 18, 2016, at 4:00 p.m. Palm Beach County local time, with faxed or emailed responses acceptable, and no site visits, bidder's meetings, or conferences are specified. Delivery is required to the Parks & Recreation Warehouse at 2700 Sixth Avenue South, Lake Worth, Florida 33461 no later than thirty (30) days from purchase order receipt unless modified in writing by the Purchasing Director, with installation to be performed by Parks and Recreation Aquatics Division staff.

A 5% local preference is available for vendors with a permanent place of business in Palm Beach County, and an additional 5% Glades preference applies to vendors serving the Glades area. No incumbent vendors or existing contractor relationships are identified in the solicitation. Award will be made on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive, responsible vendor, with factory/manufacturer warranty required on all delivered items. The County reserves the right to purchase additional quantities within twelve (12) months of award at the offered prices under mutual written agreement. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the RFQ documentation.