The City of Worcester issued a sealed‑bid solicitation (CR‑8579‑M6) for the supply and delivery of non‑sterile nitrile examination gloves to the Worcester Fire Department. The specification calls for MicroFlex Ultrasense brand gloves in blue, extended cuff, textured fingertips, in three sizes (XL, L, M) with estimated annual quantities of 1,500, 1,250 and 150 boxes respectively. Delivery must occur within one week of order placement to 141 Grove Street, Worcester, MA. The contract is a one‑year base period with two optional one‑year renewals and uses a unit‑price pricing structure. The award was made to Bound Tree Medical. Key requirements include insurance coverage, a one‑year warranty, sample inspection, and strict compliance with state non‑discrimination and background‑screening statutes.
• Scope: furnish and deliver specified nitrile gloves for fire‑dept use.
• Awardee: Bound Tree Medical (single‑vendor award).
• Procurement: full‑open competition sealed bid with unit‑price pricing, no bid security required.
• Delivery: within 7 days of order, address at 141 Grove St, Worcester, MA.
• Contract term: 1‑year base plus up to two optional 1‑year renewals.