Bid guide
How to bid on Pediatric Emergency Standards, INC. for Collier County, FL
What Collier County EMS is buying
Collier County EMS intends to purchase Handtevy, a mobile application for calculating drug dosages for both adults and pediatric patients. This app will include the county’s Common Medical protocol in an electronic, searchable format.
The Handtevy app will integrate with the county's existing electronic patient care reporting system, allowing for the transfer of time-stamped drug dosing calculations directly into patient reports. It is also designed to support system-wide protocol updates, reducing the need for manual page replacements.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This notice was published on September 02, 2026. The deadline for responses is September 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. At this time, the opportunity will close.
This is a Notice of Intent to Single Source, meaning the agency intends to award a contract to Pediatric Emergency Standards, Inc. Vendors may submit information to challenge this single-source determination.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is primarily for vendors who can demonstrate that they can provide a mobile application that meets the specific requirements outlined by Collier County EMS, particularly regarding customized medical protocols, integration with existing electronic patient care reporting systems, and system-wide update capabilities.
The agency has identified Pediatric Emergency Standards, Inc. as the intended single source, stating that Handtevy is the only vendor that can customize their EMS Common Medical protocol's medications, drug concentrations, and dosages, and connect with their electronic patient care reporting system for direct drug dosage transfer.
How to respond to this notice
To access the full details and respond, you need to go to the agency’s procurement portal, OpenGov Procurement. Once there, you may encounter a brief security check before the project page loads.
You will need to sign in or create a free vendor account on OpenGov Procurement. This allows you to download any relevant plans, ask questions, join the planholders list to receive addenda notices, and submit your response before the deadline.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
When responding to a Notice of Intent to Single Source, it is crucial to clearly articulate how your product or service meets or exceeds the agency's stated needs and why your solution is a viable alternative to the intended single source. Focus on demonstrating unique capabilities that align with the agency's requirements.
Provide specific examples and evidence of how your solution can customize medical protocols, integrate with electronic patient care reporting systems, and support efficient system-wide updates. Highlight any features that address the agency's concerns about reducing drug dosing errors and provider anxiety.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from County of Collier, FL; the original posting controls.