Sole Brand Lucas 3. 1 Training Unit

Southern Crescent Technical College is conducting an electronic Request for Quotes (eRFQ) under the State Purchasing Act to establish a contract for three Lucas 3.1 Chest Compression Training Units and compatible accessories for its Paramedicine program. The procurement specifically requires three training units with power supply and batteries matching existing equipment, with a strict "NO SUBSTITUTION" requirement for brand, make, and model. This solicitation (eRFQ #83100-GTC0000039) was posted on November 15, 2024, with proposals due by December 2, 2024, at 2:00 PM. Bidders were required to submit proposals for the precise Lucas 3.1 Automated Chest Compression units, with evaluation criteria focused on determining the lowest responsive bid that fully met specification requirements. Technical questions could be directed to the Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) Customer Service Help Desk via phone at 404-657-6000 or email at ProcurementHelp@doas.ga.gov during standard business hours.

The contract was ultimately awarded to Retrac Inc. dba Think Safe Inc. for a total fixed contract amount of $34,867.50, which included $34,717.50 for equipment and $150.00 for shipping. Nine other bidders were considered but rejected for not submitting the lowest bid, including vendors such as Rescue One Training for Life Inc., Accurate Safety Distributors, and CPR Savers & First Aid Supply. The procurement did not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation. The awarded vendor was verified as properly registered with the Secretary of State and had valid status on Federal SAMS and Georgia SOS websites. Bid responses ranged from $35,743.53 to $75,343.59, with Think Safe Inc. providing the most competitive pricing. The procurement was conducted through the Team Georgia Marketplace (TGM) platform, ensuring transparency and competitive bidding for this technical college equipment acquisition.