PRE-QUALIFICATION OF VENDORS FOR COMPUTERS, LAPTOPS,

The Palm Beach County Purchasing Department is seeking pre-qualification of vendors for the provision of computers, laptops, hardware, and peripheral equipment. The pre-qualification process is intended to select a sufficient number of vendors to provide goods and services to the county. Vendors must submit their responses on the provided Request for Pre-Qualification "Response" Form, which must be signed by an agent of the company having authority to bind the company or firm. The county is committed to assuring equal opportunity in the award of contracts and complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination. Some key points include: * Vendors must provide a copy of all applicable Certificates of Competency issued by the State of Florida or the Palm Beach County Construction Industry Licensing Board. * Vendors must maintain a current Business Tax Receipt for Palm Beach County and all permits required to complete the contractual service at no additional cost to the county. * The county has an Equal Business Opportunity Ordinance, which sets forth the county's requirements for the EBO Program. * Vendors must comply with the requirements of the EBO Ordinance, including submitting a completed Schedule 1 and Schedule 2, listing the work to be performed by their own workforce and by all subcontractors or subconsultants. * The county reserves the right to request and review vendor's books and records to verify vendor's compliance with the Contract and adherence to the EBO Program.