Valves, VAL-matic, one-time purchase and delivery of

Palm Beach County, Florida issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a one-time purchase and delivery of Val-Matic brand valves with no substitutes permitted. The solicitation specifically requests quotes for two valve items: Item 1 consists of 4 units of Val-Matic Air Vacuum Breaker valves (Part #VM102VBX, 2-inch) featuring a cast iron body, stainless steel hardware, fusion bonded epoxy coating, and Buna-N seat; Item 2 consists of 2 units of Val-Matic Flanged Breaker valves (Part #VM1802VB.1XF, 2-inch) with cast iron body, stainless steel hardware, WQA certified lead-free design, bronze trim, and fusion bonded epoxy coating. The quotation deadline is April 9, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. local time, with faxed or emailed responses accepted to the Palm Beach County Purchasing Department. Award will be made on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible quoter, with delivery required within 18 weeks of purchase order receipt. Unit pricing must include all shipping and freight costs quoted to two decimal places, with F.O.B. point at destination, and the vendor retaining title and responsibility for transportation charges, liability, and risk in transit. All responses must be submitted on the provided RFQ response form and signed by an authorized company representative, with failure to sign resulting in rejection.

Vendors must be registered in Palm Beach County's Vendor Self Service (VSS) system prior to contract award, and all subcontractors must also be registered. The county will apply Small, Minority, and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (S/M/WBE) preferences and local preference provisions where applicable; vendors claiming local preference must submit a completed Certification of Business Location and valid Business Tax Receipt. Standard county terms apply regarding payment after receipt and acceptance, warranty coverage for defects in materials and workmanship, drug-free workplace certification, E-Verify employment eligibility verification compliance, and preferences for tied bids. No incumbent vendors or budget ranges were identified in the solicitation documents. This is a straightforward goods procurement with no specific advantage set-asides beyond the discretionary S/M/WBE and local business preferences that may influence award decisions if responsive bids are received at equal or substantially similar prices.