Welding gases and accessories, purchase of, term contract

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners is soliciting quotes for welding gases and accessories under a term contract via RFQ 26-0209-RR, with quotes due October 20, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. A Small Business Enterprise (SBE) preference applies: SBE-certified vendors receive preference within 10% of the lowest bid price, and a local-business preference applies to vendors with a permanent place of business in Palm Beach County or the Glades.

The scope covers welding gas products and related accessories. All quoters must register in the County's Vendor Self Service system and submit responses on the official Quote Response Form; e-mailed responses are acceptable. Pricing must be firm unit prices without escalation clauses, rounded to two decimal places, and remain firm for 90 days from submission and throughout the initial and any subsequent contract terms.

The County requires mandatory Small Business Development Program compliance, including completion of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 forms detailing subcontractor participation and work assignments. Quoters must also comply with E-Verify employment eligibility verification, criminal history records checks where applicable, commercial nondiscrimination certifications, drug-free workplace certification, and debarment and suspension certifications. Questions are due October 13, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible quoter. Palm Beach County is tax-exempt, and payment will be made upon receipt, acceptance, and proper invoicing. The County reserves the right to reject any or all quotes, waive minor irregularities, or acquire goods through alternative sources if more favorable pricing is available.