Term Contract for EMS Medical Supplies and Related Components

Seminole County is seeking a term contract for EMS Medical Supplies and Related Components through Invitation for Bid (IFB-604397-22) for its Fire Department. The procurement aims to establish a vendor who can provide medical supplies and equipment at a percentage off catalog/list pricing, with a comprehensive range of items including endotracheal tubes, nasopharyngeal airways, bag valve masks, gloves, suction catheters, and various medical consumables. Vendors must submit complete proposals electronically through the county's online procurement portal (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/seminolefl) by Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. The contract will have an initial three-year term with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. Bidders are required to ensure all merchandise has a minimum 12-month expiration date, provide specific product labeling, and offer real-time inventory tracking. All questions from potential bidders must be submitted through the county website by Monday, July 18, 2022, at 12:00 noon, with county responses provided by Friday, July 22, 2022, at 4:00 PM. The county reserves the right to contract with multiple vendors or reject all bids.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) and includes several important compliance requirements for potential vendors. Bidders must provide a certificate of insurance, comply with E-Verify requirements for employee eligibility, maintain a drug-free workplace, and adhere to various legal and regulatory standards including public records laws and non-discrimination policies. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract includes estimated annual usage quantities for each medical supply item. Vendors are prohibited from contacting Seminole County staff directly, with all communications directed to Tammy Hodgkins, Senior Procurement Analyst, who can be reached at thodgkins@seminolecountyfl.gov or 407-665-7115. The procurement does not guarantee minimum purchase quantities, providing flexibility for the county in managing its medical supply needs. Vendors must be prepared to notify the Seminole County Fire Department of any price changes and demonstrate the capability to meet the comprehensive supply requirements outlined in the invitation for bid.