RFB-RC-EPC-2024-119 Anti-Choking Devices

The County of Rockland's Department of General Services is seeking to procure anti-choking devices (ACD) through a Request for Bid (RFB-RC-2024-119) utilizing the Empire State Cooperative Procurement Alliance. The procurement targets an FDA-registered LifeVac device or approved equivalent for the County's Office for Aging, with specific technical requirements including a non-powered, non-invasive design capable of use while a victim is sitting, standing, or laying down. Vendors must provide one adult mask, one pediatric mask for children over 22 lbs, and one practice mask. The bid requires electronic submission through Empire Procure Connect's Submission Portal by 3:00 PM on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, with a mandatory complete shipment within 15 days of receipt to the County of Rockland Office for Aging in Pomona, NY. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including a Statement of Required Disclosures, Federal Contract Clauses, experience references, valid New York State worker's compensation certificates, and a signed bid acknowledgment form. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements, with evaluation criteria focused on compliance, technical specifications, and pricing.

The procurement opportunity appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though vendors must comply with various state and local procurement policies including anti-discrimination requirements. Bidders must be an Authorized Distributor for LifeVac or an alternate product, with the requirement to submit product samples within 3 business days of request at no cost to the county. The bid documents include extensive compliance requirements, such as disclosures of political contributions, business dealings in Northern Ireland, Iran Divestment Act compliance, and boycott certifications. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement is described as a one-time purchase for the Office for Aging. Vendors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, with a sample certificate demonstrating $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate liability limits. The grant-funded nature of the contract suggests potential flexibility in funding, with strict adherence to federal and state procurement guidelines governing the acquisition of these critical safety devices.