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Award of Term Contracts to (A) Edelwise Med Supplies, Inc., (B) Henry Schein, Inc., (C) Life-Assist, Inc., and (D) Revelation Wholesale, LLC, for Fire Rescue Medical Supplies, Equipment, and Pharmaceuticals for Hernando County Fire Rescue Department (Contract Nos. 26-T01399 (A,B,C and D); Amount: $1,950,000.00 for 3-Years)
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
The Procurement Department issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 26-T01399 on August 26, 2026, at the request of the Hernando County Fire Rescue Department, to obtain bids for the purchase of Fire Rescue Medical Supplies, Equipment, and Pharmaceuticals. Not all respondents bid on all items.
The Procurement Department placed the legal advertisement in the Hernando Sun on August 24, 2026, and the OpenGov website on August 26, 2026. The bid was sent to four thousand two hundred and sixteen (4216) matching vendor/contractors from the website. The bid document was downloaded by forty-seven (47) vendor/contractors, and eight (8) submissions were received.
BIDs RECEIVED:
Edelwise Med Supplies, Inc.*
Henry Schein Inc.*
Life-Assist, Inc. *
Revelation Wholesale LLC *
Adva Tech Group, LLC
Agni Enterprises, LLC
Drake Pharmacy Solutions, LLC
Noble OTC LLC
Bids were reviewed and evaluated by the Procurement Department to determine if bids were responsive and responsible. The bids were then reviewed and evaluated by the Hernando County Fire Rescue Department for award recommendation based on price, conformance with specifications and the Bidder’s ability to perform the contract in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications required. Four (4) bids were disqualified: two (2) due to the bidders not being registered to conduct business in the State of Florida, and two (2) for failure to meet the minimum bid requirements.
A Notice of Intent to Award the contract to Contracts (A-D) to (A) Edelwise Med Supplies, Inc. (B) Henry Schein Inc. (C) Life-Assist, Inc. (D) Revelation Wholesale LLC dated October 26, 2027, was posted to the OpenGov website and posted to the Hernando County Administration electronic public bulletin board. The award is for a three (3) year contract with two (2), one (1) year unilateral renewals. No challenges to the Notice of Intent to Award were received.
The Chief Procurement Officer has reviewed this item for conformance to Procurement Ordinance and Purchasing Policies and Procedures.
STRATEGIC INITIATIVE
Strategic Theme B: Commitment to Public Safety
GOAL B.1 Public Safety Operational Readiness
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Funding in the amount of $650,000.00 is available in the following:
Expense:
Fund: HCFR-Rescue -B111, Department: HCFR-Rescue - 141, Account: Operating Supp-Medical Supplies - 535225
*Purchase orders for medical supplies have been encumbered for FY 27, leaving the current available balance of $478,239.
LEGAL NOTE
In accordance with Chapter 2, Article V of the Hernando County Code of Ordinances.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the Board approve and authorize the Chairman’s signature on the attached agreement for award of Contracts (A-D) to (A) Edelwise Med Supplies, Inc. (B) Henry Schein Inc. (C) Life-Assist, Inc. (D) Revelation Wholesale LLC for Contract No. 26-T01399 (A-D) in the estimated three-year contract amount of $1,950,000.00 with an estimated annual spend of $650,000.00.
It is further recommended the Board authorize the Chief Procurement Officer to approve change orders, as necessary and required up to the allowable budgeted amounts, and to renew the contract with the same terms and conditions.