Addendum 1 426_23 Emergency Services Medical .pdf

IFB #426-23 Emergency Services Medical Supplies

BID #426-23 EMERGENCY SERVICES MEDICAL SUPPLIES

ADDENDUM #1

Bid Closing Date: October 31, 2023, at 10:30AM, EST

Bid Issue Date: October 2, 2023

Addendum Due/Issue Date: October 23, 2023

By: Melissa Hawk, Purchasing Manager

The following are amendments to the IFB #426-23 Emergency Services Medical Supplies:

1. All dates, other specifications, terms and conditions remain the same as posted in the RFP document.

The following are questions and answers to the IFB #426-23 Emergency Services Medical

Supplies:

QUESTION: Is the bid all or none? Can we bid on just a portion of the bid?

ANSWER: Each Bidder may bid on whatever products you wish to supply.

QUESTION: For the item number 59-63 do you have the spec sheets? For example, the mil of the glove and the ratings you need?

ANSWER: Defender’s link for gloves is https://defendersafety.com/collections/disposable-nitrile-gloves

QUESTION: Are we able to bid different brands than listed? For example, on 59-63 you have the Defender brand, and we sell our brand Empire?

ANSWER: Yes, Bidders may submit alternate brands to those specified. However, the alternate must meet the required specifications. Please ensure that product sheets are included with the offer and each sheet states the item number it correlates to in the IFB.

QUESTION: Is there a place I can request last year’s pricing that won this bid?

ANSWER: The link to the breakdown of the award is below. You will find the document under

Addition 4. https://vrapp.vendorregistry.com/Bids/View/Bid/589ec7a7-55ac-4197-943d-d9e1950d0daa

QUESTION: I was wondering if you have an excel spreadsheet of the items listed on the bid by chance?

ANSWER: This document is in a .pdf form.

https://defendersafety.com/collections/disposable-nitrile-gloves https://defendersafety.com/collections/disposable-nitrile-gloves https://vrapp.vendorregistry.com/Bids/View/Bid/589ec7a7-55ac-4197-943d-d9e1950d0daa

QUESTION: There are no item #'s or quantities and most of the items don't specify a brand. If they do, are we able to sub with different brands?

ANSWER: The County is not guaranteeing quantities to be purchased; therefore, no quantities are requested. Although some items reference a product name, the County is not requesting specific brands, only specific specifications. Please feel free to submit the brand of your choice and submit a specification sheet numbered to match the item it represents.

QUESTION: Do you happen to have a list that does have quantities and manufacturer item #'s?

Even if it's a McKesson item # or something, we can usually cross reference. Please let me know.

The reason I ask about quantities is that sometimes we can get a discount on quantities.

ANSWER: The County is not guaranteeing quantities to be purchased; therefore, no quantities are requested. Although some items reference a product name, the County is not requesting specific brands, only specific specifications. Please feel free to submit the brand of your choice and submit a specification sheet numbered to match the item it represents.

QUESTION: We are curious to know though if an interchange would be excepted to the Curaplex product, see item 163, as we do have a interchange available. If this is possible, do you know what flow rang is being requested for the item listed?

ANSWER: The specified regulator features 0-25 adjustable liter flow, with (2) 50 PSI DISS connectors, as well as a barbed oxygen fitting. Rated to 2000 PSI.

QUESTION: In regards to the gloves items 61-65, the bid doesn't give enough specifications, it just says defender gloves. Defender has many types (what mil is it 4,5,6mil) does the glove need to protect against disease? Fentanyl?

ANSWER: Please see below.

Vendor Item # Vendor Name Item Description

DFR10-2

ANSELL HEALTHCARE

PRODUCTS LLC

Gloves, Defender, MED, Standard 10 in Cuff, Nitrile, Powder Free, Slate Blue 100/bx 10bx/cs

DFR10-3

ANSELL HEALTHCARE

PRODUCTS LLC

Gloves, Defender, LG, Standard 10 in Cuff, Nitrile, Powder

Free, Slate Blue 100/bx 10bx/cs

DFR10-4

ANSELL HEALTHCARE

PRODUCTS LLC

Gloves, Defender, XL, Standard 10 in Cuff, Nitrile, Powder

Free, Slate Blue 100/bx 10bx/cs

DFR10-5

ANSELL HEALTHCARE

PRODUCTS LLC

Gloves, Defender, 2XL, Standard 10 in Cuff, Nitrile, Powder

Free, Slate Blue 100/bx 10bx/cs

DFR10-1

ANSELL HEALTHCARE

PRODUCTS LLC

Gloves, Defender, SM, Standard 10 in Cuff, Nitrile, Powder

Free, Slate Blue 100/bx 10bx/cs

• Nitrile

• Pull On closure

• Hand Wash

• MEDICAL GRADE– Defender Safety nitrile examination gloves are medical grade, chemo rated, 510(k) cleared (K211708) and are trusted by millions across the US

• EXCEEDS ASTM D6319 REQUIREMENTS– nitrile gloves provide incredible tensile strength and elongation, with high durability and puncture resistance.

• CHEMO-RATED- Meets the ASTM D6978 chemo rated testing. Provides at least 240 minutes of resistance against the top 10 chemo-rated drugs (See test report for more details)

• STRONG GRIP-Pitted fingertips for improved grip when handling slippery objects

• NON-ALLERGENIC: Made with latex-free synthetic rubber and without powder, our gloves are an excellent choice for individuals with rubber and powder sensitivities.

• MULTI-PURPOSE USE- The powder free, easy to use design is ideal for doctors, nurses, technicians, tattoo artist, first responders, or anyone requiring protection against contamination or chemotherapy drugs

QUESTION: Do we have to have a business license in the state of Georgia to partake in the bid?

ANSWER: No.

QUESTION: Is DocuSign and acceptable form of signature for this bid?

ANSWER: The County cannot accept DocuSigned bid responses.

QUESTION: I hope to submit a bid for the above. Do we have to be registered in e-verify in order to bid? The bid seems to be directed towards Georgia businesses. Is it ok for a California company to bid? I would like to provide samples.

ANSWER: Yes, due to the fact that this is a Georgia contract. The bid is most definitely not directed towards Georgia businesses. Our last two contractors are located in New York and Ohio.

If your pricing warrants review of products, the County will request samples that must be provided within 24 (twenty-four) hours of the request. We do not request samples prior to the pricing evaluation due to limited storage space of the bid packages.

QUESTION: Can we please get the previous awarded tabulation and current pricing?

ANSWER: The link to the breakdown of the award is below. You will find the document under

Addition 4. https://vrapp.vendorregistry.com/Bids/View/Bid/589ec7a7-55ac-4197-943d-d9e1950d0daa

QUESTION: Will the award be based on line item (multiple winners) or 1 total winner?

ANSWER: The County intends to contract with the Bidder who delivers the lowest combined price per item; however, the County reserves the right to contract with multiple bidders.

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THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED AS PART OF YOUR PROPOSAL