Purchase of Antibiotics

The City of Pasadena Public Health Department is seeking a qualified vendor for a one-time purchase of FDA-approved antibiotics to be stockpiled for city staff and their dependents. This procurement is intended to ensure rapid availability of medication following exposure to Category A agents, specifically anthrax, plague, or tularemia. The required deliverables include 30,000 tablets of Ciprofloxacin (500mg/dose) and 200,000 tablets of Doxycycline Hyclate/Monohydrate (100mg/dose). The purchase must be completed within the city's fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, with a strict delivery requirement of four business days from the time of order to the facility at 1845 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA. Vendors must adhere to rigorous CDC and industry standards for storage and handling, including cold-chain requirements and the use of temperature-monitoring devices during transit. Full lot-level traceability from production to distribution is mandatory, and all products must be accurately labeled with lot numbers, expiration dates, and manufacturer details. Bidders must be registered in SAM.gov with a Unique Entity ID and provide a Pasadena Business License. The selection process is an informal solicitation requiring electronic pricing submission via the City's eProcurement Portal by October 28, 2026. Award eligibility is contingent upon meeting insurance requirements, agreeing to Net 30 payment terms, and complying with federal regulations including the Buy America Requirement and the Davis-Bacon Act.