Tentative_Timeline_7.31.25_rev.doc

This document is a Tentative Timeline for Invitation for Bid (IFB25-0494) issued by the City of Orlando for EMS Pharmaceutical Supplies. The solicitation is for the Orlando Fire Department (OFD) and seeks to establish a contract with a qualified pharmaceutical supplier. Key dates include the IFB release on July 31, 2025, a pre-proposal conference on August 11, 2025, and proposal due date of September 2, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. local time. The procurement timeline includes a cut-off date for bidder questions on August 18, 2025, with the last potential addendum to be issued by August 25, 2025. The contract has two potential implementation options, with potential council meetings and contract execution dates in October 2025, and a contract kick-off meeting scheduled for either October 20 or 23, 2025.

The procurement is focused on obtaining a consistent, reliable, and high-quality range of pharmaceutical products for emergency medical services. The project aims to ensure the Orlando Fire Department is equipped to handle emergencies effectively by securing a supplier that complies with all relevant regulatory requirements and standards. The purchasing agent is Tracie Brown, and the project manager is Chief Derek Tyler, who can be reached at extension 3947. While specific pricing details are not provided in this timeline document, the solicitation appears to be a critical procurement to support community health and emergency medical response capabilities in the City of Orlando, Florida.