Valves, gate, ductiel iron, 36", purchase, delivery one-time

The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, Purchasing Department, issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) #061021-291/LP on August 10, 2021, for the one-time purchase and delivery of two units of 36-inch ductile iron gate valves with "Open Left" configuration. The solicitation specifies that only five manufacturers are acceptable: Mueller (Part #A-2361 or #A-2362), American Series 2500 (MM,FF), Kennedy Ken Seal Series, M & H Valve (Style #4067, #7561, or #7571), and Clow Valve (Model #2638, #2639, or #2640). Quotations must be submitted by August 20, 2021, at 4:00 P.M. Palm Beach County Local Time via fax or email to Leelah Parsons (Lparsons@pbcgov.org, 561-616-6814). Unit prices must include all shipping and freight charges to the destination point, with the successful quoter retaining title and assuming all transportation risk and liability. The successful quoter must furnish a factory/manufacturer warranty against defects in materials and workmanship effective upon delivery and acceptance. Award will be made on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible quoter, and no bidders' conference or site visit is mentioned in the solicitation. Payment will be rendered upon County acceptance and satisfaction with delivered items, with no additional compensation beyond the quoted unit price.

Vendors with a permanent place of business in Palm Beach County may receive a 5 percent local preference in the evaluation process. Small/Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise (S/M/WBE)-certified vendors within 10 percent of the lowest responsive bid may receive award preference. All vendors must be registered in the County's Vendor Self Service (VSS) system prior to contract award and must comply with drug-free workplace requirements, criminal history records checks, and E-Verify employment eligibility verification. No incumbent vendor information or existing budget ranges are provided in the solicitation documents. The documentation does not specify a fixed contract value, as this is a competitive quotation process where payment will be determined by the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by qualified vendors.