Perinatal Healthcare Items

Orange County, New York is seeking qualified vendors to provide perinatal healthcare items through Request for Bid (RFB-OC153-24) for the Department of Health's grant programs. The procurement encompasses 27 distinct items including menstrual pads, tampons, baby bath kits, health and grooming kits, educational materials, breastfeeding support resources, and informational materials in both English and Spanish. The bid is due on January 16, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with bid documents available starting December 18, 2024. The anticipated contract term is one year, with potential extensions for up to two additional one-year periods. Vendors must submit pricing on the provided bid form, with prices to be net and inclusive of transportation and delivery charges. No conditional bids will be accepted, and no price or product specification changes will be permitted during the contract term except in cases of product obsolescence. Pricing must be comprehensive and include all delivery and transportation costs.

The county actively encourages submissions from Minority- and/or Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) and/or Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE). Bidders are required to complete several certifications, including Non-Collusion Certification, Disclosure of Non-Responsibility Determination, and Iran Divestment Act Certification. Electronic funds transfer via Automated Clearing House (ACH) will be the preferred payment method, with payments processed after county acceptance of merchandise. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, vendors must complete a comprehensive supplier packet that includes detailed financial and tax information. Potential bidders must register with Orange County's Department of Finance, providing extensive documentation including a supplier/payee application, substitute W-9 form, and comprehensive business and banking information. The county reserves the right to reject bids that do not meet all specified requirements or fail to provide complete documentation.