Pharmaceutical, and EMS Supply Distribution
Closed State & local contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 240101
- State
- Arizona
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
- NIGP codes
- 16592 Vending Machines, Non-Refrigerated (Snacks, Laundry Items, Candy, Cigarettes, Etc.)
- 25726 Cbrne Medical Supplies And Pharmaceuticals (Not Otherwise Classified)
- 26056 Pharmaceuticals, Dental: Anesthetics, Antiseptics, Plaque Disclosing Liquids And Tablets, Etc.
- 26972 Miscellaneous Drugs And Pharmaceuticals (Not Otherwise Classified)
- 26974 Pharmaceutical Drug Precursors
- 34540 First Aid And Safety Teaching Equipment And Supplies: Charts, Manuals, Posters, Safety Placards, Safety Training Videos, Etc.
- 74085 Vending Machines, Refrigerated (Food, Beverages, Sundries, Etc.)
- 93188 Vending Machine Maintenance, Repair, Installation Or Removal (Includes Lottery Vending Machines)
- UNSPSC codes
- 48111104 A la carte foods vending machines
- 46151900 Chemical biological control equipment and accessories and supplies
- 42152453 Dental restorative compounds
- 42152444 Gingival retraction liquids
- 41151749 Alfalfa allergenic extract
- 12361510 Acetic anhydride
- 12361508 Piperonal
- 48111302 Insurance policy vending machines
- 42152451 Dental pressure indicating compounds
- 41181890 Alder allergenic extract
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- 41181888 Rabbit epithelium allergenic extract
- 51171728 Fecal microbiota transplant preparation
- 12361505 Hypophosphorous acid
- 51162037 Ephedrine hydrochloride + guaiacol + sulfoguayacol
- 48111002 Machines dispensing bulk quantities
- 72151803 Vending machine installation and maintenance service
- 42152454 Dental pulp protectors
- 41181889 Horse epithelium allergenic extract
- 12361501 1-phenyl-2-propanone
- 12361502 3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl-2-propanone
- 12361503 Gamma-butyrolactone
- 12361504 Hydroiodic acid
- 12361509 Red phosphorus
- 48111000 Liquid vending machines
- 48111100 Piece and part vending machines
- 48111200 Prepared to order food vending machines
- 48111102 Gumball candy or childrens novelties machines
- 48111103 Snack or small package goods display machines
- 48111106 Personal accommodation item dispensers
- 48111107 Cigarette machines
- 48111108 Drug dispensers
- 48111201 French fry vending machines
- 48111202 Popcorn vending machines
- 42152452 Dental paste kits
- 51171985 Vestronidase alfa
- 51172338 Naloxegol
- 12360000 Pharmaceutical drug precursors
- 12361500 Narcotic drug precursors
- 12361506 N-acetylanthranilic acid
- 12361507 Phenylacetic acid
- 12361512 Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride
- 12361513 Ephedrine hydrochloride
- 48111001 Machines dispensing single servings with cups
- 48111101 Bottle or can vending machines
- Point of contact
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- Ladd Lyons ladd.lyons@tucsonaz.gov (520) 837-4113
Opportunity details come from procurement.opengov.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
The City of Tucson is seeking a contract for VendNovations EMS Platform Hardware and Software servicing through Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 240101, specifically targeting pharmaceutical and durable goods distribution for the Tucson Fire and Police Departments. The procurement involves vending machines, vendible lockers, and supporting software for dispensing and tracking pharmaceuticals and emergency supplies. The current inventory includes 16 Wittern IDS vending machines, 1 Optima Helix Vending Machine, three tethered lockers (two 18-door and one 12-door), and one independent locker. The bid was published on November 13, 2023, with a pre-bid conference scheduled for November 22, 2023, and final bids due on December 7, 2023. The contract will be managed by Fire Resource Management at 720 E. Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ, and will have an initial one-year term with options to renew for four additional one-year periods. No alternative software platforms or hardware solutions will be considered, and bidders must provide the specific VendNovation EMS Platform.
The solicitation appears to align with HUD Section 3 guidelines, which prioritize economic opportunities for low- and very low-income persons, particularly those receiving housing assistance. Contractors will be expected to ensure that 25% of labor hours are performed by Section 3 Workers, with 5% of those hours performed by Targeted Section 3 Workers. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the bid includes line items for hardware components such as vending machines, RFID readers, lockers, and control panels, as well as EMS Platform Software Service. The City reserves the right to purchase newer models, accessories, or technologies as they become available, with all future purchases to be made on an as-needed basis. The contract emphasizes a comprehensive approach, including pricing for hardware, software services, hardware service and repair labor rates, and a preventative maintenance program. VendNovation, the specific technology provider, brings over two decades of industry experience and offers unlimited U.S.-based support with advanced integration capabilities.
Opportunity text
It is the intention of the City of Tucson to establish an annual requirement contract for VendNovations EMS Platform Hardware and Software servicing, as per the Scope of Work, which includes vending machines, vendible lockers, and the software to support the pharmaceutical and durable goods distribution of the Tucson Fire Department and Tucson Police Department. The City of Tucson currently owns 16 Wittern IDS vending machines and 1 Optima Helix Vending Machine, three tethered lockers (2 x 18 Door and 1 x 12 Door), and one independent locker. All future purchases will be in an as-needed basis. The City Reserves the right to purchase newer models, accessories, or technologies as they become available. This hardware is dispersed throughout the City of Tucson, however, Fire Resource Management located at 720 E. Ajo Way, Tucson AZ, 85713 will manage this contract. No alternative Software platforms or Hardware solutions will be considered.
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