Sole Source - Liquid Medical Oxygen

Escambia County, Florida is seeking a sole source procurement for liquid medical oxygen and related services through a solicitation released on September 22, 2025. The county requires a vendor to provide comprehensive liquid oxygen supply services, specifically requesting quotes for a 160-liter liquid oxygen holding tank, tank refills, tank rental, and delivery services. The procurement includes 75 160-liter refills, rental of two 160-liter tanks for a full 365-day period, and 75 total deliveries. Vendors must be capable of picking up empty tanks from the Public Safety building located at 6575 North W Street and executing weekly tank swaps with refilled liquid tanks. Key submission deadlines include a question submission cutoff on September 26, 2025, at 11:00 am and a proposal submission deadline of September 29, 2025, at 11:00 am. Potential vendors must complete a vendor questionnaire confirming their ability to provide medical-grade liquid oxygen and meet all specified tank rental, refill, and delivery requirements. Electronic submissions are mandatory and must be completed through the https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/escambiacountyfl portal.

The solicitation is identified as a sole source procurement (SS PS AJ 011) with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types mentioned in the documentation. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Angela Jones, Senior Purchasing Coordinator, who can be reached at ajjones@myescambia.com or by phone at (850) 595-4953. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves substantial annual requirements including tank rentals, refills, and weekly delivery services. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are detailed in the provided documentation. The solicitation appears to be a straightforward procurement for ongoing medical oxygen supply services for Escambia County's public safety operations, with a focus on consistent, reliable liquid oxygen delivery and tank management.