Nitrile Gloves

Weber County Purchasing, specifically for the Sheriff's Office, has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) Number 20-060 for medical/dental grade, powder-free nitrile examination gloves. The procurement seeks approximately 1,100 cases of gloves distributed across four sizes: Small (150 cases), Medium (350 cases), Large (450 cases), and XLarge (150 cases). Each case must contain 2,000 units meeting specific FDA and ASTM standards, including being latex-free, FDA 510(k) approved, and featuring fingertip texture. The gloves must be 3 mil minimum thickness and comply with detailed technical specifications. Bidders are required to submit spec sheets demonstrating full compliance with these requirements. The solicitation was open from March 3, 2021, at 4:00 PM MST to March 18, 2021, at 2:00 PM MDT, with delivery required within three weeks of purchase order submission. Questions were to be submitted exclusively through SciQuest Utah Public Procurement Place, with strict prohibitions against directly contacting county officers or employees.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Weber County reserves the right to award the contract to one or multiple vendors based on lowest price and availability, with the ability to reject any or all bids. The gloves will be shipped FOB Destination, Freight Pre-Paid, with pricing to include delivery charges. While no specific budget range is provided, the annual requirement of 1,100 cases suggests a potential significant procurement value. Vendors must provide gloves that are completely latex-free, FDA-approved, and meet stringent medical-grade examination glove standards. The county's procurement approach indicates flexibility in vendor selection, potentially allowing multiple suppliers to fulfill the contract based on competitive pricing and product availability.