Buy Boards Pocket Nurse Contract

The North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) is seeking to establish a cooperative purchase contract for First Aid, Emergency Medical, and Athletic Trainer Supplies and Equipment through a Buy Board Contract with Pocket Nurse Simulation & Education Supplies. The procurement covers a comprehensive range of medical and emergency supplies, with the contract term spanning from June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2026. Vendors are required to submit detailed proposals including company information, contact details, product specifications, value-added features, and comprehensive cost information with shipping and handling expenses. The solicitation mandates electronic submissions through the State Procurement Office Online system, with a strict deadline of August 19, 2025, at 4:00 pm CST. Proposals are limited to a maximum of five clearly labeled documents, each up to 50mb in size, with specific requirements for file naming and formatting. The procurement is justified under N.D.C.C. 15-10-28, which permits higher education institutions to enter cooperative purchasing agreements, with a primary objective of securing cost-effective medical and emergency supplies for institutional needs.

The contract appears to be open to qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Pocket Nurse Simulation & Education Supplies is the primary vendor for this cooperative purchase, offering potential cost savings compared to alternative contract options and providing educational discounts. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the contract will operate on an as-needed basis, allowing purchases from the full contract catalog available on the Buy Board website. The procurement approach suggests flexibility in vendor participation, with an emphasis on comprehensive product offerings and competitive pricing. Interested vendors should be prepared to demonstrate their capability to provide a full range of first aid, emergency medical, and athletic training supplies and equipment, with a focus on meeting the specific needs of educational institutions within the North Dakota University System.