Purchase of Four (4) Prime Big Wheel Electric Stretchers

Clayton County, Georgia is conducting a sole source procurement for the Clayton County Fire Department (CCFD) to purchase four Prime Big Wheel Electric Stretchers from Stryker Sales, LLC. The procurement, identified by the State Local Contract Opportunity ID 680a2077005bc3c4bc07cee4, was posted on April 23, 2025, with a proposal due date of April 30, 2025. The stretchers are being acquired through a sole source justification based on unique technological features that are not available from other manufacturers. These stretchers offer advanced capabilities including a six-wheel configuration with innovative steering, a two-zone exit alert system, electric lift capabilities, powered foot-end controls, Glideaway siderails, and a Recovery Chair Position. The primary objective is to enhance patient handling safety and reduce caregiver injury risks through the procurement of these specialized medical transport devices.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The sole vendor for this procurement is Homedica Ostenoics Corp., doing business as Stryker Sales, with Michael Gagnon listed as the primary contact. While the exact award value was not specified, the procurement involves the purchase of four specialized medical stretchers, which typically represent a significant capital investment for emergency medical services. The sole source justification emphasizes the unique technological innovations of the Stryker stretchers, suggesting that the procurement is driven by specific performance and safety requirements that cannot be met through competitive bidding. The procurement is being handled through Clayton County Central Services, indicating an internal administrative process for acquiring these critical medical equipment assets.