Narcan (naloxone HCI) nasal spray, purchase of, term contract

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners Purchasing Department issued Invitation for Bid #17-017/LC on December 2, 2016, for the purchase of NARCAN (Naloxone HCI) nasal spray under a term contract, with bid responses due by December 22, 2016, at 4:00 p.m. local time. The procurement targets Palm Beach County Fire Rescue's need to establish firm, fixed pricing for 1,500 units of NARCAN nasal spray 4mg (2 each per box) over an estimated 12-month period. Bids must be submitted in sealed packages to the Palm Beach County Purchasing Department at 50 South Military Trail, Suite 110, West Palm Beach, Florida 33415-3199, with Laura Cates serving as the designated purchasing contact at (561) 616-6817 or Lcates@pbcgov.org. The successful bidder will receive a 12-month initial contract term with the option to renew for four additional 12-month periods, contingent upon mutual written agreement and Board appropriation of funds. Pricing must be submitted as a single, fixed unit price without escalation clauses, with all costs including transportation and delivery to the designated F.O.B. destination point, and payment shall be rendered only upon County satisfaction and acceptance of delivered items. Only the referenced manufacturer will be considered with no substitutions permitted, and bidders must comply with criminal history records checks, non-discrimination policies, drug-free workplace certification, and public records obligations.

The solicitation mandates a minimum 15 percent Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal with specific evaluation procedures for responsive and non-responsive bidders relative to this threshold. The County reserves the right to accept or reject any bids, waive non-substantive irregularities, cancel orders for non-delivery, and acquire goods through alternative State of Florida contracts if pricing is lower. A five-business-day protest period follows the posting of recommended awards, providing interested parties an opportunity to challenge the award decision. While specific budget or award values are not disclosed in the solicitation documents, the procurement structure indicates volume-based pricing negotiations based on the requested 1,500-unit quantity over the contract term. Bidders must ensure compliance with all state procurement regulations and Florida vendor preferences as applicable, with emphasis placed on meeting delivery requirements and maintaining consistent product availability for Palm Beach County Fire Rescue operations throughout the contract period.