Standard and Vehicle First Aid Kits and Safety Supplies

The County of Orange, OC Public Works is soliciting competitive bids for Standard and Vehicle First Aid Kits and Safety Supplies through a fully electronic bidding process. The procurement seeks pre-assembled first aid kits in two categories: Standard First Aid Kits and Vehicle First Aid Kits, each requiring specific medical supplies and to be housed in hard metal cases embossed with the County of Orange logo. Required kit contents include compresses, bandages, adhesive tape, eye dressings, gloves, cold packs, antiseptic wipes, and rescue blankets, with a contents inventory sticker inside the top cover. The solicitation is an "all or none" bid, meaning vendors must submit pricing for all items, with bids due by July 3, 2025, at 2:00 pm through the County's online bidding system. Evaluation criteria will focus on lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the contract structured as a five-year agreement not to exceed $125,000.00. Vendors must provide comprehensive company information, references, active licenses, and demonstrate compliance with county requirements.

The procurement includes preferences for Local Small Business (OCLSB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) vendors, offering a 5% bid price reduction for certified businesses and an 8% preference for businesses certified in both categories. The contract allows for potential cooperative utilization by other County of Orange departments and potentially other municipal, county, public utility, hospital, educational, or governmental organizations, with a 2% administrative rebate paid to the County for subordinate contracts. Contractors will be responsible for maintaining inventory and delivering supplies, potentially requiring inside delivery to secured facilities without loading docks. The procurement is accompanied by a Labor and Material Payment Bond and a Performance Bond, which provide financial guarantees for contract fulfillment. The County reserves the right to make multiple awards or reject any bids, with no price increases permitted during the first year and subsequent price adjustments requiring 180-days advance written notice with documented proof of cost increases.