Description
Palm Beach County is seeking qualified vendors to enter into a term contract for the supply, maintenance, and repair of Caterpillar construction equipment, OEM parts, and related services. The contract will be awarded to the responsive, responsible vendor(s) that can meet the county’s specifications, comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and provide competitive pricing. Vendors must be registered in the county’s Vendor Self‑Service system and, if using subcontractors, ensure those subcontractors are also registered. The solicitation includes strict compliance requirements (e.g., safety standards, drug‑free workplace certification, non‑discrimination policies, criminal background checks for personnel accessing critical facilities). Preference will be given to local businesses in Palm Beach County or the Glades, and to small‑business‑certified firms within 10 % of the lowest responsive bid.
• Scope: Supply of new and used Caterpillar equipment, OEM parts, preventive maintenance, repair services, and related technical support.
• Contract Type: Term (indefinite‑duration) contract with annual or periodic ordering.
• Estimated Value: Not disclosed; typical county equipment contracts range from $1 M to $5 M.
• Mandatory Registrations: Vendor Self‑Service (VSS) account for all prime and subcontractors.
• Key Dates: Questions due Nov 6 2026; Quote submission deadline Nov 13 2026 4 PM.
• Evaluation: Lowest responsive, responsible bid; small‑business and local‑preference considerations may affect ranking.