Liquid Medical Oxygen

Escambia County has issued a Request for Quotes (RFQ) #EMS 9/4/2025 for Liquid Medical Oxygen procurement for its Public Safety department. The solicitation seeks quotes for 160-liter liquid oxygen tank rental, refill, and delivery services, with specific estimated quantities of 75 tank refills, rental of two tanks for 365 days, and 75 deliveries. Vendors must pick up empty tanks from the Public Safety building located at 6575 North W Street in Pensacola and swap them with refilled liquid tanks on a weekly basis. The procurement requires electronic quote submissions through OpenGov Procurement, with vendors needing to create a free account to participate. Key submission deadlines include a question submission deadline of September 15, 2025, at 12:00 pm and a quote submission deadline of September 19, 2025, at 3:00 pm. Vendors must complete a comprehensive pricing table with unit costs for tank rental, refill, and delivery, and provide supporting documentation including proof of Sunbiz registration and a W-9 form.

The solicitation does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, with vendors both inside and outside Florida eligible to compete. Out-of-state vendors must register in Sunbiz before payment can be issued. Vendors performing work on county property are required to provide a certificate of insurance meeting standard requirements and listing Escambia County as an additional insured. While no specific award value or budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement covers a 365-day tank rental period with substantial recurring service requirements. The procurement follows Escambia County's standard General Terms and Conditions, which can be found on the county's vendor registration website. Vendors will need to demonstrate capability to provide consistent liquid oxygen tank services, maintain appropriate insurance coverage, and comply with local registration requirements to be considered for the contract.