Palm Beach County is seeking bids for precision machine shop services, off-site, on a term contract basis. The contract will involve the provision of various machine shop services, including the use of specialized equipment such as lathes and milling machines. Bidders must have the necessary qualifications, experience, and equipment to perform the required services. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The bidder must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances, including those related to discrimination, lobbying, and human trafficking. Some key points to consider: • The bidder must have a permanent place of business in Palm Beach County or the Glades to be eligible for local preference. • The bidder must implement a drug-free workplace program. • The bidder must certify that it has not been placed on the discriminatory vendor list or the convicted vendor list. • The bidder must disclose any current or prior interest in, contract with, or grant or gift received from a foreign country of concern. • The bidder must comply with the requirements of the Small Business Development Ordinance. • The bidder must submit a certification regarding lobbying and debarment. • The bidder must provide a list of equipment available at their location and the tolerances that this equipment provides on finished products customarily produced at the shop.