25-022 ITB wipes & medical supplies

The Houston County School District in Georgia is soliciting bids through Invitation to Bid (ITB) #25-022 for wipes and medical supplies. The procurement seeks specific medical and cleaning items including Clorox disinfecting wipes (bleach-free), nebulizer mouthpiece kits with air tubing, and sterile individually-wrapped tongue depressors. Bidders must submit responses electronically on a USB flash drive in Excel format, with accompanying hard copies, by January 29, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST to the Purchasing Department in Warner Robins. All responses must include completed Attachments A, B, and C, and product samples are mandatory. The district requires detailed bidding information including brand names, model/order numbers, delivery timeframes, and packaging specifics. Questions regarding the bid must be submitted in writing by January 22, 2025. Pricing must be FOB destination with all costs included, and submitted prices must remain valid for six months after award. The evaluation will consider factors such as product specifications, pricing, and potential credit card payment fees.

The bid allows for potential awards to multiple vendors, with no guaranteed minimum purchase quantities. The district will make deliveries to the HCSD Distribution Center located at 200 Jerry Barker Drive. Payment terms are net 30 days, with options for check or credit card payment. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the bid appears open to all qualified vendors who can meet the specified product requirements. Accepted brands include Clorox, Kentron, and SCH Health, with provisions for equivalent alternatives subject to sample submissions. The bid summary will be available on the district website for 30 days following the award. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the procurement focuses on medical and cleaning supplies for the school district, suggesting a potential value aligned with standard educational supply procurement needs. Vendors will need to demonstrate compliance with all specified bid requirements, product specifications, and delivery capabilities to be considered for award.