Urinary Catheters

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC) is seeking qualified suppliers to provide a comprehensive range of urinary catheters for its clinical operations. Suppliers must submit detailed pricing for each line‑item listed in the attached Excel spreadsheet, comply with Iowa state licensing, and meet strict product‑safety, bar‑coding, and sustainability requirements. The contract will initially be for one year with the possibility of up to four additional one‑year extensions, and may include consignment, rebate, and training components. All proposals are to be submitted electronically via the eBid system by the response deadline. • Scope: Supply of urinary catheters (all sizes/types) as defined in the bid line‑item spreadsheet. • Quantity: Not pre‑specified; pricing must be provided for each catalog item. • Delivery: FOB Destination UIHC; supplier bears shipping costs. • Compliance: Iowa business licensing, GS1 bar‑coding, BAA (if handling PHI), and product‑safety (latex‑free) disclosures. • Evaluation: Technical compliance, price competitiveness, supplier experience, sustainability practices, and value‑added incentives (rebates, consignment, training). • Term: 1‑year base contract, renewable up to four additional years. • Submission: Electronic via eBid; questions due 9/9/2026; final proposal due 9/23/2026.