CAIRE, Inc.

The Florida Department of Health, Sarasota County Division of Emergency Preparedness is seeking to procure a liquid oxygen (LOX) system through a single-source acquisition from CAIRE, Inc. The LOX system is required to provide high-concentration oxygen without requiring electricity, making it essential for use during power outages due to natural disasters. This specialized equipment is needed to support the Department's special needs shelter clients who rely on supplemental oxygen. The LOX system must be able to treat all disease states and have extended emergency and disaster capabilities. The estimated dollar value for this one-year contract is $77,000. The Department is requesting prospective vendors to provide information regarding their ability to supply the required commodities or services, and if it is determined that the LOX system is available only from a single source, the Department will provide notice of its intended decision to enter a single-source purchase contract.

The Department is not setting aside this procurement for any specific type of organization, and there are no listed incumbent vendors or current contractors. The sole-source justification is based on the unique design and functionality of the LOX system, which is only available from CAIRE, Inc. as the sole provider of this specialized equipment. The Department has not provided a specific budget range for this procurement, but the estimated contract value is $77,000.