Bid process open for Palm Beach exam station
The Central Examination Station contract for the Customs and Border Protection station in West Palm Beach is in a 60-day 'open season' through March 9, according to a CBP bulletin.
The current CES contract is set to expire, and CBP is obligated to offer the next contract to bidders on the open market.
The bulletin for the Palm Beach CES noted: 'Applicants should be aware that as a result of advancements utilizing information technology as well as high-tech equipment, CBP examinations of cargo have become more selective. Consequently, the number of physical examinations may fluctuate. CES applicants should recognize that minimum numbers of examinations cannot be established.
The public is also invited to submit written comments on the need for a CES at Palm Beach. Comments must be submitted by February 9.
Additional information is available at www.cbp.gov.