4217A - Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) & Accessories
Statewide Term Contract
4217A – Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) & Accessories
| Field | Details |
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| Bid Number | DPC-182890509-SA (NASPO ValuePoint # OK-SW-300) |
| Contract Title | Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) & Accessories |
| Effective Dates | August 19, 2024, through February 28, 2027 |
| Awarded Vendor(s) and Contact(s) |
Avive Solutions Philips
Stryker Sales LLC
ZOLL Medical Corporation
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| Contract Covers | This contract is intended to cover the state’s normal requirements for external automatic, semi-automatic, and manual defibrillators, including parts and accessories. |
| Contract Does Not Cover | This contract does not cover the leasing of automated external defibrillators. |
| Contract Type | This is a mandatory statewide term contract for state agencies, departments, institutions, universities, and community colleges – unless exempted by North Carolina general statute. Non-mandatory entities, including schools and local governments, may use this contract as allowed by general statute. |
| Special Note |
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires a physician’s prescription to purchase an AED. Prescriptions must be written by a State of North Carolina licensed physician without compensation. For more information, see the FDA Guidelines. AEDs shall be registered with the FDA and the County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Office, and the registration shall be maintained for the life of the unit. This requirement creates a medical device tracking system for product modifications, notifications and recalls. Any entity that acquires an AED shall:
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| Taxes | Prices do not include North Carolina sales or use tax. |
| Reporting Requirements |
In accordance with General Statute 90-21.15, sellers must notify the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services of each sale of an AED. Reporting information should include the type and model of the AED, date of sale of the AED, location of the AED (e.g., address and building name where applicable), and the name, address and telephone number of the person who is responsible for the AED. Reporting information should be sent to AED Coordinator, McKenzie Beamer, within two weeks of the sale date via email or fax: (919) 733-7201. |
| Order Placement |
Orders are to be placed through eProcurement. Eligible entities that do not utilize the eProcurement system may access the contract catalogs on the eProcurement website and conduct a search by entering ‘4217A’ in the ‘Contract ID’ field and making the appropriate selection. Please contact the vendor directly for instructions on placing orders that cannot be placed through the eProcurement system. |
| Substitutions | Substitutions are not permitted without prior approval from the Division of Purchase & Contract. |
| eProcurement | Punch-out catalogs are loaded into eProcurement. |
| eProcurement Help Desk | (888) 211-7440 |
| Contract Manager | Carter Biggs | (984) 236-0261 |
| Contract Attachments | AED Order Placement Notification Form |
| Contract Addenda |
09/19/2024: Stryker Sales LLC added to contract |