EXP2575 PUR7776 Final.pdf

PUR 7776 (Revised 07/2022) Page 1 of 2 Incorporated by Reference: Rule 60A-1.045, F.A.C.

DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED

SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE

(PUR 7776)

This description of commodities or contractual services intended for purchase from a single source is posted in accordance with Sections 120.57(3) and 287.057(3), Florida Statutes (F.S.), and will remain posted for a period of at least 15 business days.

Commodity or Contractual Service Required (commodity or United National Standard Products and Services Code (NSPSC), manufacturer, model, and description, as appropriate):

42271700: Oxygen therapy delivery systems and devices

Quantity or Term (as appropriate):

One Year

Requestor (division, bureau, office, individual, as appropriate): The Florida Department of Health Sarasota County – Emergency Preparedness

Performance and/or Design Requirements (e.g. intended use, function or application, compatibility, requirements; reference to policy, rule, statute or other act of the Legislature, etc., as appropriate):

The Department of Health Sarasota County, Division of Emergency Preparedness has a need to purchase is a liquid oxygen solution, with extended oxygen durations and provides high-concentration oxygen without requiring any electricity, making it essential for use during power outages due to natural disasters. The system is needed for DOH special needs shelter clients reliant on supplemental oxygen.

AGENCY: Florida Department of Health

TITLE: Liquid Oxygen System

Short description of the commodity or services desired: Liquid Oxygen System for special needs shelter clients.

CONTACT

Name: Destiny Proctor Address: 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399 Telephone: 850-245-4199 Email: Destiny.Proctor@flhealth.gov

Internal tracking number, if any: EXP2575

Date posted: 7/11/2024 at 11:00a.m Last day for receipt of information: 8/1/2024 at 11:00a.m

PUR 7776 (Revised 07/2022) Page 2 of 2 Incorporated by Reference: Rule 60A-1.045, F.A.C.

In accordance to Chapter 60A-1.045, Florida Administrative Code the Florida Department of Health, Emergency Preparedness requests authorization to purchase Liquid Oxygen System (LOX) as a single source from CLAIRE, Inc.

Intended Single Source:

CAIRE, Inc.

Estimated Dollar Amount:

$77,000

Justification for single source acquisition (what is necessary and unique about the product, services or source; steps taken to confirm unavailability of competition, as appropriate):

• The LOX system is the only product that is not dependent on electricity and is designed specifically for extended emergency and disaster situations and can treat all disease states.

• CAIRE, Inc. is the sole provider of the LOX system.

Approved By (names & titles, as appropriate, e.g., requestor, requestor management, information systems, budget, purchasing):

Allegra Small

Prospective vendors are requested to provide information regarding their ability to supply the commodities or contractual services described. If it is determined in writing by the agency, after reviewing any information received from prospective vendors, that the commodities or contractual services are available only from a single source, the agency shall provide notice of its intended decision to enter a single-source purchase contract in the manner specified in Rule 60A-1.045, Florida Administrative Code, and section 120.57(3), F.S.