First Aid Supplies for Pasadena Water and Power

Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) is seeking competitive bids for a comprehensive first aid supplies contract through an electronic solicitation due on July 17, 2024, at 11:00 am. The procurement involves furnishing and delivering 45 different first aid and medical supply items, including antiseptic sprays, bandages, burn treatments, wound dressings, gloves, eye care products, and first aid cabinets, with estimated annual quantities for each item. Vendors must provide online and phone/email ordering capabilities with free shipping to six Pasadena locations, typically delivering between 8:30 am and 2:30 pm Monday through Thursday. All medical supplies must be individually wrapped, sanitary, ready-to-use, and compliant with Cal/OSHA regulations. The contract will span three years with options for two additional one-year extensions, and PWP will evaluate bids based on the lowest Grand Total Price, considering factors such as product quality, vendor capability, financial stability, and performance history. Pricing must remain firm throughout the contract term, and vendors must ensure all products are compliant with regulatory standards.

The solicitation includes several federal and local compliance requirements that may impact vendor eligibility, particularly HUD-related Section 3 provisions which mandate that 25% of total labor hours be worked by Section 3 workers and 5% by Targeted Section 3 workers. Vendors must complete various mandatory forms, including a Unique Entity ID from SAM.gov, Non-Collusion Declaration, and Workforce Utilization forms. The opportunity appears open to various business types, with potential preferences for disadvantaged or local businesses, though specific set-aside percentages are not explicitly detailed. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the procurement includes technical requirements for online ordering and delivery capabilities. Though a specific budget range is not provided, the comprehensive nature of the first aid supplies list and the three-year contract duration suggest a potentially significant contract value. Vendors must demonstrate financial stability, provide comprehensive product catalogs, and maintain the ability to replace expired or damaged products throughout the contract period.