DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES ASSISTANCE

The County of Middlesex, New Jersey, through the Office of Aging and Disabled Services, is soliciting bids for Durable Medical Equipment and Medical Supplies Assistance under solicitation B-26-053. The contractor will provide physician-prescribed disposable medical items, such as catheters and colostomy bags, reusable durable medical equipment including walkers and shower chairs, and nutritional supplements like Ensure and Boost. The contract is scheduled to run from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027, with an option for two additional one-year extensions. Awarding will be based on the lowest combined transaction fee submitted for durable medical equipment and medical supply fees. Bids must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal by October 6, 2026, at 10:00 am. Required documentation includes a non-collusion affidavit, corporate resolution, and various certifications regarding non-debarment, lobbying, and prohibited activities in Russia and Belarus. The contractor must comply with HIPAA regulations for medical information confidentiality and adhere to equal employment opportunity standards. Payment terms are set at sixty calendar days from the receipt of a properly executed invoice, and multi-year obligations are subject to annual fund availability. The procurement also supports the Qualified Business Enterprise Set-Aside Program for minority, women, veteran, and small business enterprises.