City of Pasadena - Purchase of Antibiotics - 2026-Informal-0210 (2026)
City of PasadenaCity · Pasadena, CA- Due
- Nov 4, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 15, 2026
- Primary contact
- Michael Oshiro
- (626) 744-6028
The 30-second brief
The City of Pasadena Public Health Department is seeking quotes for a one-time purchase of antibiotics, specifically Doxycycline and Ciprofloxacin, to establish an emergency stockpile for city staff post-exposure protection against Category A agents like anthrax, plague, and tularemia. The required quantities are 200,000 total pills of Doxycycline Monohydrate 100mg/dose and 30,000 total pills of Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride 500mg/dose. Vendors must comply with FDA, CDC, and California Department of Public Health standards, ensuring cold-chain storage, temperature monitoring, and full lot-level traceability. The submission deadline is October 28, 2026, with a question deadline of October 21, 2026. Bids must be submitted electronically via the City's eProcurement Portal, and the purchase must be completed within the city's fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride: 30, 000 total pills (or 1, 500 bottles with 20 tablets in each) at 500mg/dose; Doxycycline Monohydrate: 200, 000 total pills (or 10, 000 bottles with 20 tablets each) at 100mg/dose
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Summary
The City of Pasadena Public Health Department is seeking quotes for a one-time purchase of antibiotics, specifically Doxycycline and Ciprofloxacin, to establish an emergency stockpile for city staff post-exposure protection against Category A agents like anthrax, plague, and tularemia.
The required quantities are 200,000 total pills of Doxycycline Monohydrate 100mg/dose and 30,000 total pills of Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride 500mg/dose. Vendors must comply with FDA, CDC, and California Department of Public Health standards, ensuring cold-chain storage, temperature monitoring, and full lot-level traceability. The submission deadline is October 28, 2026, with a question deadline of October 21, 2026. Bids must be submitted electronically via the City's eProcurement Portal, and the purchase must be completed within the city's fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride: 30, 000 total pills (or 1, 500 bottles with 20 tablets in each) at 500mg/dose; Doxycycline Monohydrate: 200, 000 total pills (or 10, 000 bottles with 20 tablets each) at 100mg/dose
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Form AA-1
- IRS Form W-9
- Relevant Experience Form
- Unique Entity ID (SAM)
- Federal Required Certification
- Bid Bond
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pasadena/projects/254480
- Scope location
- Pasadena, CA
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Pasadena?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 4, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/pasadena/projects/254480. For questions, contact Michael Oshiro.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Pasadena in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Michael Oshiro at (626) 744-6028. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride: 30, 000 total pills (or 1, 500 bottles with 20 tablets in each) at 500mg/dose; Doxycycline Monohydrate: 200, 000 total pills (or 10, 000 bottles with 20 tablets each) at 100mg/dose. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
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