7-Addendum No. 1 Bid 25-0094-3.pdf

CHATHAM COUNTY PURCHASING & CONTRACTING DEPARTMENT

ADDENDUM NO. 1 TO BID NO. 25-0094-3

FOR: PURCHASE OF TWELVE (12) NEW LIFEPAK 1000 AUTOMATED

EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS

PLEASE SEE THE FOLLOWING FOR ADDITIONS, CLARIFICATIONS AND/OR

CHAGES:

1. QUESTION: The Physio- Control/Stryker LIFEPAK 1000 has 2 different variants;

is the County of Chatham looking for the regular semi-automatic unit (item no.99425-000023) OR the semi-automatic w/ manual defib override & ECG display

(item no.99425-000025)? And just for additional clarification, each unit must also include a Pediatric Electrode (item no. 11101-000016)?

RESPONSE: The County is seeking for regular semi-automatic units with QUIK-

COMBO REDI-PAK electrodes designed for adult and pediatric use with pre-connect capability.

2. QUESTION: Specifications states that "No bids from brokers or re-sellers will be considered". We are a distributor, do we fall under this definition? Are we allowed to submit a bid or is this bid for manufacturers only?

RESPONSE: Yes, you are allow to bid. This clause is to only allow bids from professionals and experts on the AED’s with a brick and mortar, and avoid bids from individuals selling second hand products.

3. QUESTION: We are a corporation and do not fall under any of the categories listed in Attachment G. Do we need to fill out this form?

RESPONSE:Yes.

4. QUESTION: This bid solicits a product that is both manufactured and supplied by

Stryker /Physio-Control. There are no minority/women’s business enterprises in this market area of the bid and our company is not planning on using a subcontractor.

Are we still required to meet the M/WBE participation requirements?

RESPONSE: No, this is for a one time purchase.

5. QUESTION: Supporting Documents is marked as Required, but there are no instructions or forms to download. What would you like to be submitted for this?

RESPONSE: You must be registered in order to download the forms.

6. QUESTION: Our company is licensed in the State of GA, do we need to obtain a registration with the County as well?

RESPONSE: No, Ocupational Tax Certificate/Business Tax Certificate can be from any city or county in Georgia.

7. QUESTION: Does the "X" next to 3.4.b. mean that this is for a one time purchase of

AEDs?

RESPONSE: Yes.

THE BID OPENING REMAINS: 2:00PM, AUGUST 7, 2025

Docusign Envelope ID: 0F00FDD3-CD58-4A12-932C-5FF9290C86B8

THE BIDDER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING THE NECESSARY CHANGES AND

MUST ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF ADDENDUM.

DATE JEAN FLEMMING, INTERIM PURCHASING DIRECTOR

CHATHAM COUNTY, GEORGIA

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7/30/2025