Bulk oxygen, liquid oxygen, and oxygen equipmental rental

The Idaho Division of Purchasing is conducting an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for bulk medical oxygen, liquid oxygen, and oxygen equipment rental for two Idaho State Veterans Homes located in Boise and Pocatello. The procurement seeks a qualified vendor to provide fully burdened pricing for medical oxygen products and associated equipment rental, with estimated annual quantities provided for evaluation purposes. The contract will be awarded to the responsive, responsible bidder offering the lowest total cost for each location. The initial contract term is one year, with potential for four additional one-year renewals, extending the total contract period to five years. Key deliverables include bulk and liquid oxygen supplies, oxygen equipment rental, and adherence to specific delivery schedules, inspection, and maintenance procedures. Vendors must submit bids electronically through the state's IPRO procurement system, with the current bid due date set for December 13, 2023. Bidders are required to meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including commercial general liability, commercial automobile liability, and workers' compensation coverage.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors are named in the documentation, and there are no apparent limitations on the types of organizations that can respond to the bid. The contract will include an administrative fee of 1.25% of net sales payable to the State of Idaho, with pricing to be inclusive of this fee. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the procurement covers oxygen products and equipment for two state veterans homes, suggesting a substantial but undefined contract value. The solicitation covers jurisdictions including Ada County and potentially Bannock County, with funding likely coming from state agency budgets. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating that the State of Idaho, the contracting agency, and its divisions, officers, and employees be listed as additional insured parties on all relevant policies.