Fire Rescue Medical Equipment, Supplies, and Pharmaceuticals

Solicitation 26-T01399 is an invitation for bids issued by the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners to establish a requirements contract with multiple vendors for the supply and delivery of medical equipment, supplies, and pharmaceuticals for Hernando County Fire Rescue. This is an indefinite quantity contract with no guaranteed minimum or maximum expenditure. All provided items must be new, latex-free, and not reconditioned, with a required expiration date of at least twelve months from the date of delivery. Bids are due by 10:00 a.m. local time on September 28, 2026, and must be submitted electronically through the County eProcurement Portal. The selected vendors will be responsible for all costs associated with packaging, transporting, and unloading deliveries to designated points within the county, with a requested delivery timeline of ten calendar days following a purchase order. Award evaluation is based on price, bid completeness, compliance with instructions, and the bidder's resources, with a local preference of up to 5 percent for businesses within Hernando County. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation, and must comply with Florida statutes regarding public entity crimes and drug-free workplaces. Payment is processed via ACH with terms of no less than forty-five days.