Interoffice Memorandum
DATE: September 11, 2024
TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners
FROM: Carrie Mathes, CFCM, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, C.P.M., Manager II, Procurement Division
CONTACT: John Westmoreland, Division Chief, Fire Rescue Planning and Technical Services Division
PHONE: 407-836-9178
SUBJECT: Award of Invitation for Bids Y24-1046-KS, EMS Medications
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Approval to award Invitation for Bids Y24-1046-KS, EMS Medications, to the low responsive and responsible bidder, Bound Tree Medical, LLC for line items 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29 and 30, in the estimated award amount of $110,065.40 for a one-year term. Further request Board authorization for the Procurement Division to renew the contract for four additional one-year terms. ([Fire Rescue Department Planning and Technical Services Division] Procurement Division)
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PROCUREMENT:
The contract will provide medications for the delivery of emergency medical services.
FUNDING:
Funding is available in account number 1009-034-0630-4139.
APPROVALS:
The Fire Rescue Department and Business Development Division concur with this recommendation.
REMARKS:
Six bids were received in response to the Invitation for Bids and evaluated for responsiveness, responsibility, and price reasonableness. Medline Industries, Inc. was deemed non-responsive for qualifying their bid with conflicting terms. Award is made on an item-by-item basis to maximize cost savings. All remaining line items will be awarded within Procurement’s authority. A market analysis with other pharmacy vendors was conducted to determine price reasonableness. The awarded line-items were determined to be fair and reasonable. Reference checks established satisfactory performance and capabilities to deliver products as outlined in the scope of services.
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The comprehensive bid tabulation is provided as an attachment to this document. |