NERAC18 Portable Ventilators 2

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), on behalf of the Northeast Region Homeland Security Advisory Council and in its role as the Statewide Homeland Security Fiduciary, has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the procurement of 22 portable ventilators. The contract opportunity is open to all interested parties, with MAPC reserving the right to accept or reject any and all bids. The IFB information packets will be available starting on September 14, 2020, and sealed bids will be opened on September 29, 2020 via a virtual bid opening. The contract is for the purchase of the 22 portable ventilators, with no additional details provided regarding pricing, funding sources, or any set-aside requirements.

The procurement opportunity is limited to the jurisdiction of Suffolk County, Massachusetts. No information is provided regarding any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, nor are any incumbent vendors or current contractors identified. Similarly, details on existing infrastructure or technology that may require integration, as well as possible award values or budget ranges, are not included in the available documentation.