Medical Supplies for Emergency Medical Services

Project ID: CI-2026-0037 State|LocalOpportunities

Overview

Agency	Douglas County [NE]
Deadline	03/25/26
Posted	03/04/26
Estimated Value	$500,000 - $2,000,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	Not Provided
NAICS	Not Provided
PSC	Not Provided
Location	Nebraska

Description

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Summary

The City of Omaha is requesting proposals from qualified companies, herein called Bidder, Contractor, Vendor, Supplier, or other pronouns used in their place, for all work and/or goods set forth in the specifications. NOTE: This Request for Proposal contains pricing lines listed in the Line Items tab. Bid award will not be based solely on pricing lines. Additional cost proposal component of this RFP should be uploaded in the Response Attachments tab.

Requirement for Bid Bond

The surety company issuing the bid bond should be licensed by the State of Nebraska and listed on the current edition of Circular 570 of the United States Department of the Treasury. Acceptable substitutes for a bid bond: a certified check, an official bank check, a cashier's checks drawn on a national bank or a bank chartered under the laws of the state, payable to City of Omaha, or lawful money of the United States, or a United States Government Bond (negotiable). LETTERS OF CREDIT ARE NOT AN ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTE FOR A BID BOND AND WOULD BE CAUSE FOR REJECTION OF BID. The bid bond amount is listed in the Attributes section. A copy of the bid bond/acceptable substitute shall be uploaded in the Response Attachments section. The original document must be received by the City Clerk, 1819 Farnam Street LC-1, Omaha-Douglas Civic Center, Omaha, NE 68183 within seven (7) calendar days of the closing date and time indicated. QUESTIONS: Bidders must submit bid questions in the Questions tab of the bid event. Questions will be answered within two (2) days of the questions cutoff date/time.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The City of Omaha is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Medical Supplies for Emergency Medical Services. The goal is to select a qualified vendor to provide essential medical supplies, aiming to improve efficiencies and eliminate supply chain interruptions. The RFP emphasizes that the award will not be based solely on pricing but will consider additional cost proposal components. Work Details The vendor will be responsible for providing various medical supplies as specified in the RFP. Key requirements include: 1. Ability to accept and process orders for class 2 and 4 schedule drugs. 2. FDA and ISO certified kitting facility. 3. Provision of in-service training for all shifts at the Omaha Fire Department. 4. Certification on products supplied. 5. Establishment of an online ordering system with advanced user interface and electronic requisition purchasing capabilities. 6. Participation in quarterly evaluations and business reviews regarding spending and usage. 7. Emergency disaster support program and 24/7 e-commerce ordering capabilities. 8. Multiple distribution centers to ensure critical supply availability during disasters. 9. Vendor must be VAWD certified (Verified Accredited Wholesale Distributor). 10. Provide product training from manufacturers either in person or virtually. Period of Performance The contract will be for a period of one year, with the possibility of extending up to four additional one-year terms at the City’s discretion. Place of Performance The services will primarily be performed within the City of Omaha, Nebraska. Bidder Requirements Bidders must submit a bid bond or acceptable substitute (e.g., cashier's check) amounting to $50, which must be received by the City Clerk within seven days of bid closing. Vendors must also comply with insurance requirements, including adequate workers’ compensation and general liability coverage, and must not have been debarred or suspended from federal contracts.

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