Advanced Life Support Medications (Bid Discount)

The City of Tampa's Fire Rescue Department is soliciting bids for Advanced Life Support Medications through Invitation to Bid (ITB) number 25-P-00130, seeking to procure 35 different line items of critical medical supplies including medications such as Fentanyl, Naloxone, Adenosine, and Amiodarone. The procurement is specifically for emergency medical medications to support fire rescue operations, with an electronic bid submission required through the OpenGov eProcurement Portal by 5:00 pm on Friday, March 14, 2025. The contract will have an initial award period of three years, with potential renewal options for two additional two-year periods, and the City reserves the right to unilaterally extend the contract for up to three additional 30-day periods. Vendors must comply with multiple requirements, including providing manufacturer warranties, delivering materials within three working days after order receipt, and maintaining strict quality control standards. Bid quantities represent estimated annual usage, and the City is not obligated to purchase minimum or maximum quantities during the contract term. Successful vendors must demonstrate compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and maintain ethical standards throughout the procurement process.

The procurement includes significant set-aside and diversity provisions, specifically offering a 5% bid discount for City-certified Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs) and underutilized Women and Minority Business Enterprises (WMBEs), with discounts not to exceed $20,000 and $10,000 respectively. Preference will be given to business ownership categories including Black-Owned, Hispanic-Owned, Women-Owned, Asian-Owned, and Native American-Owned firms, with two certified minority-owned businesses already identified: Capricorn Healthcare Services, LLC and Imperial Connections Support Programs, LLC. The total estimated contract budget is $170,000.00, with the procurement classified as "Goods" and potential usage extending to other Hillsborough County Government Purchasing Council members. Vendors must submit a Letter of Intent (Form MBD-40) within ten work days of bid opening, and must be prepared to provide executed subcontract agreements or purchase orders immediately upon selection. The City's Equal Business Opportunity Program emphasizes promoting diversity and inclusivity in municipal contracting, with comprehensive documentation requirements to ensure compliance with local ordinances.