Form_MBD-70_Procurement_Guidelines.pdf

This is a Procurement Guidelines document and an Invitation to Bid issued by the City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department for Advanced Life Support Solutions and IV Sets. The procurement encompasses a comprehensive range of medical supplies including IV solution sets, sodium chloride irrigation solution, dextrose solutions, magnesium sulfate, IV connectors, and other medical consumables. Item quantities range from 13 to 27,552 units across various medical supply categories. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal by 5:00 pm on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. The proposed contract period is three years with potential for one additional two-year renewal. Vendors are required to submit proof of licensing and Permit Number for non-wholesalers or a Direct Purchase Statement for wholesalers; failure to provide these documents will result in bid disqualification. The procurement also requires vendors to comply with OSHA Hazard Communication Standard guidelines and provide Safety Data Sheets for all medical supplies.

The total department budget for this procurement is $90,000. The City emphasizes participation of Women/Minority Business Enterprises (WMBE) and Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBE), offering bid discounts up to 5% for City-certified SLBE and underutilized WMBE vendors. Bidders must complete Diversity Management Initiative forms, including Form MBD-30 for subcontractor payment tracking and Form MBD-40 as a Letter of Intent for WMBE/SLBE subcontractor utilization. The contract includes provisions for price adjustments after the first year, limited to the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U). The City reserves the right to extend the contract unilaterally for up to three additional 30-day periods beyond the initial renewal term. Vendors must comply with E-Verify requirements for employment eligibility and public records laws, and must adhere to non-discrimination policies.