Description
The Prince George's County Government is conducting market research to evaluate the availability and capacity of qualified firms to provide medical oxygen tank services for the Prince George's County Fire and Emergency Management Services Department. The scope of services includes providing USP medical-grade oxygen, cylinder rental and management, delivery and exchange services, equipment and accessories, inspection, testing, and maintenance, and safety and compliance. The contractor shall provide services to multiple Prince George's County Fire/EMS stations, emergency response units, and support facilities. The contractor must be licensed and authorized to distribute medical-grade oxygen, demonstrate experience supporting public safety or healthcare operations, and maintain all required certifications and insurance.
Key requirements include:
• Providing USP medical-grade oxygen in various cylinder sizes
• Ensuring all oxygen meets FDA and USP standards for medical use
• Maintaining adequate inventory levels to support 24/7 emergency operations
• Providing cylinder rental or exchange program
• Tracking and managing cylinder inventory across Fire/EMS stations
• Ensuring cylinders are properly labeled, tested, and compliant with DOT regulations
• Providing scheduled and on-demand delivery to designated Fire/EMS stations and facilities
• Offering emergency delivery services (within 4–6 hours or less) when required
• Removing and replacing empty or expired cylinders
• Supplying and maintaining oxygen-related equipment, including regulators, flowmeters, and oxygen delivery devices
• Performing required hydrostatic testing, inspection, and certification of cylinders
• Ensuring compliance with NFPA, FDA, DOT, and OSHA standards
• Replacing defective or non-compliant equipment at no additional cost
• Adhering to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Providing Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and handling guidelines
• Ensuring proper storage and transportation protocols