Health & medical 25-26

Erie 1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) is conducting a competitive bid solicitation for health and medical supplies for the 2025-2026 academic year, covering a comprehensive range of medical equipment and consumables. The procurement opportunity (Bid ID I26-HEALTH) encompasses 188 line items across multiple categories including wound care, first aid supplies, gloves, bandages, patient care equipment, infection control products, thermometers, and healthcare training materials. Vendors must submit bids electronically via an Excel spreadsheet and provide a printed version, with all supporting documentation including a current W-9, Non-Collusive Bidding Certification, Iran Divestment Act Certification, and Sexual Harassment Policy Certification. The bid is due on April 3, 2025 at 11:00 a.m., with contract awards scheduled for the May 14, 2025 Board of Education meeting and a contract period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. Evaluation criteria include competitive pricing, product specifications, ability to meet precise item requirements, and vendor references, with Erie 1 BOCES reserving the right to award on a line-by-line basis or reject any or all bids.

The procurement allows for cooperative purchasing, enabling other political subdivisions, municipalities, county and school districts to potentially utilize the contract. New vendors are required to provide at least three professional references and all items must be new, current model stock products. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the bid emphasizes competitive and inclusive procurement practices. The bid does not disclose specific budget ranges or total contract values, but requires firm pricing throughout the contract period with no additional charges for shipping or handling. Vendors have the flexibility to offer substitute products that meet specified requirements, and the contract includes provisions for potential modifications and protections for Erie 1 BOCES and its component school districts. The comprehensive nature of the bid suggests a significant procurement opportunity targeting educational healthcare training programs with an estimated annual value likely in the mid-five to six-figure range, depending on specific product selections and quantities.