Bid guide
How to bid on Caterpillar equipment and parts for Palm Beach County Procurement
What Palm Beach County is buying
Palm Beach County Procurement is requesting quotes for Caterpillar equipment, original equipment manufacturer parts and related services under a term contract. Listed commodity lines include farm and garden tractor parts, agricultural implement parts and accessories, and contracted services with travel or mileage.
The solicitation is RFQ-680-27-0008/RR-1. The description does not provide quantities, so review the full posting and its two documents for the specific requirements.
Key date and deadline
The RFQ was published October 16, 2026. Quotes are due November 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.
Submit your response as the solicitation directs before the deadline. Do not wait until the last minute to complete portal steps or upload your response.
Who this opportunity may suit
This opportunity may suit vendors that supply Caterpillar equipment or OEM parts, or provide related services. Firms serving agricultural implement and farm or garden tractor parts categories may also find the listed commodity lines relevant.
How to find and respond to the RFQ
Open Palm Beach County’s Vendor Self Service portal and choose “View Published Solicitation.” You can browse public solicitations without an account. Search for RFQ-680-27-0008/RR-1 and open the matching result to review its details and attachment list.
Register a free vendor account to download documents or submit a response. Follow the instructions in the solicitation and submit before the deadline.
Prepare a clear, complete quote
Review both posted documents and check the full commodity lines and response instructions before pricing. Make sure your quote clearly identifies the equipment, parts or services you are offering and addresses each requested item.
Check your pricing and any travel or mileage details against the solicitation’s instructions. Before submitting, confirm that required fields and documents are included and that the portal shows your response as submitted.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Palm Beach County Procurement; the original posting controls.