Description
The State of Minnesota is seeking qualified, full-line distributors to provide medical supplies, equipment, and related services to its members across the United States. The contract will have an initial term of four years with the option to extend for up to 36 months. The selected distributor will be required to provide their entire catalog to the membership, including key categories such as gloves and personal protective gear, needles and syringes, wound care products, and more. In addition to products, the distributor may also offer additional service offerings such as third-party logistics, white glove delivery, and equipment maintenance and repair. The distributor will be evaluated based on their technical proposal and cost proposal, with a focus on their ability to meet the medical supply needs of the membership.
Some key requirements for the distributor include:
• Providing a secure online product ordering catalog and ordering system
• Supplying at least 20 states
• Establishing and maintaining chargeback relationships with manufacturer partners
• Providing evidence of domestic operations for at least four years with an average of at least $2 million in monthly sales
• Completing and submitting a Cost Proposal Worksheet
The selected distributor will be required to pay an administrative fee of 3% on all purchases made by members utilizing the contract.