EMS Equipment for Fire Rescue

Orange County, Florida is seeking sealed electronic bids for a term contract to supply Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Equipment for Fire Rescue through Invitation for Bids (IFB #Y23-1071-KS). The procurement covers an extensive list of 212 line items including medical supplies such as IV catheters, endotracheal tubes, oxygen equipment, personal protective equipment, and specialized medical devices. Bidders must submit proposals electronically via the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform, with strict instructions prohibiting hand-delivery, mail, telephone, fax, or email submissions. The key submission deadline is August 29, 2023, at 4:00 PM EST, with a contract term of one initial year and potential for four additional one-year renewals. Evaluation criteria include responsiveness, pricing, and vendor responsibility, with firm pricing required for the entire contract period and potential annual price adjustments limited to 4% based on the Producer Price Index (PPI). Delivery requirements mandate that all items be supplied within seven calendar days of order receipt and have a minimum of twelve months remaining from their expiration date upon delivery.

The solicitation includes preferences for Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) and Registered Service Disabled Veteran (SDV) businesses, with preference percentages ranging from 3-8% depending on total bid amount. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive medical supply list suggests a significant annual procurement budget for Orange County Fire Rescue. The procurement allows for multiple award options, potentially enabling the county to award on an all-or-none basis or by individual line item to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s). Technical support for the electronic submission process is available through ProcureNow, with assistance offered via chat, email (support@procurenow.com), and phone (1-855-680-4747) during Monday-Friday, 8am-8pm EST. The procurement is managed by the Orange County Procurement Division, with Carrie Mathes in a leadership role and Kathy Saldutti serving as the primary contact for solicitation-related questions.