Latex Gloves

The Long Beach Utilities Department is requesting quotes for latex examination gloves across five size variations, with quotes due March 29, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. under RFQ issued February 21, 2023. The RFQ includes consideration for small business, minority business, and other business enterprise outreach preferences under section XXXII of the original solicitation.

The scope covers UniSeal SureGrip brand latex exam gloves, 7-millimeter thickness with 9-inch cuffs, white, powder-free, in boxes of 100 units. Annual estimated usage is 600 boxes (small), 3,000 boxes (medium), 6,000 boxes (large), 5,000 boxes (X-large), and 1,000 boxes (XX-large). Gloves are ordered on a semi-annual basis with delivery required within three business days of order placement to one of two warehouse locations (1841 East 33rd Street or 2400 E. Spring Street, Long Beach, California), Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., f.o.b. to the LBU warehouse. All pricing must include delivery costs; previous pricing was $8.68 per box.

The contract term is one year with firm pricing throughout. Vendors must be authorized suppliers with at least three years of experience providing latex gloves, maintain a valid California Contractor's License, obtain a Long Beach Business License prior to contract execution, and provide proof of insurance including comprehensive general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and workers' compensation as required by California law. Bidders may present approved equal products at bid submission; awarded vendors must submit physical samples for approval before contract finalization.

A Notice of Intent to Award issued April 13, 2023 identifies two intended awardees based on lowest responsive pricing: The Glove Box, Inc ($4.93 for small, $5.03 for all other sizes) and Black Box Safety ($5.49 for all items). The LBU received eleven total quotes and reserves the right to award one contract encompassing all items or separate contracts by size based on departmental needs.