Postmortem Bags

The State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for Postmortem Bags for the Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME). The ITB seeks bids for heavy duty PVC postmortem bags with heavy duty nylon centered zippers, dielectrically sealed seams, and a 200-pound capacity. The estimated annual usage is 2,520 bags, which must be delivered free on board (FOB) to the OCME facility in Farmington, CT. The bid solicitation period is from October 1 to October 29, 2020, with a vendor Q&A period ending on October 8, 2020. The contract resulting from this ITB will replace the previous contract 15PSX0277. The award will be made to the lowest responsible qualified bidder, considering factors such as pricing, conformity to specifications, past performance, financial responsibility, and delivery terms.

Micro businesses and veteran-owned micro businesses may be eligible for a price preference of up to 10% and 15%, respectively. The bidder must provide product specifications and shelf life information with the bid response. The contract is subject to community rehabilitation product and service preferences as outlined in Connecticut General Statutes. The current incumbent or contractor is not specified, and the available budget range is also not provided.