Notice of intent to single source verathon INC.

Collier County, Florida is pursuing a single-source procurement for Verathon Inc.'s GlideScope Go 2 handheld video laryngoscope through its Procurement Services Division. The medical device is designed to provide high-resolution real-time video of a patient's airway, specifically intended to improve intubation success in emergency medical and trauma scenarios for Collier County EMS. The procurement aims to address the current lack of video laryngoscopes, which have become an industry standard and best practice in medical settings. The notice of intent is valid from May 21, 2025, to September 30, 2028, with a submission deadline of Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 3:00 pm. Potential respondents are invited to submit documentation demonstrating alternative qualified sources for the identified services, with the Procurement Services Division serving as the sole authority in reviewing responses and determining whether to maintain the single-source designation. All submissions must be made through the Collier County Procurement Services Division Online Bidding System, with the goal of verifying that the specifications are non-restrictive and potentially can be met by multiple companies.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors who can demonstrate capability to provide equivalent medical technology, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the documentation. The notice explicitly states that this is not an invitation to bid or quote, and respondents should not provide pricing information. The procurement focuses specifically on the GlideScope Go 2 device, including associated accessories and necessary training, with the primary objective of enhancing emergency medical service capabilities. While no specific budget range is detailed in the available documents, the procurement is clearly targeted at acquiring a specialized medical device for EMS use. The single-source intent suggests that Verathon Inc. is currently the preferred vendor, though the county remains open to alternative proposals that can meet the technical specifications and performance requirements of the GlideScope Go 2 system.