The City of Mobile issued a sealed‑bid solicitation (Bid No. 5309) for the purchase of specific EZ‑IO medical‑equipment items, including needle sets, drivers, and stabilizers, to be delivered FOB Mobile, AL. The bid required an all‑or‑none response, no substitutes for listed items, and compliance with certification and E‑Verify requirements. The award was granted to TELEFLEX LLC, with contract pricing fixed through 30 June 2020 and the possibility of two one‑year extensions.
• Items: EZ‑IO needle sets (25 mm, 45 mm, 15 mm), driver, and stabilizer – all “NO SUBSTITUTES.”
• Procurement: Sealed, all‑or‑none bid; no bid bond required; price validity until 30 June 2020.
• Vendor requirements: Out‑of‑state vendors need Alabama Certificate of Authority and E‑Verify proof; contract may exceed $50 k, triggering a 15 % socio‑economically disadvantaged performance clause.