Nursing Skills Packs FY 26-27

Delgado Community College
Purchasing Department
501 City Park Avenue, Bldg. 37
New Orleans, Louisiana 70119
(504) 762-3027
Invitation to Bid
40006-126a - Nursing Skills Packs FY 26-27
Bid Due By & To Be Opened On:
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 2:00PM CST
Contact Person:
Wendy Boesch
Senior Buyer
(504) 762-3031
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*TITLE PAGE*

GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Any questions regarding this Invitation to Bid shall be in writing and shall be addressed to Wendy
Boesch, Senior Buyer-Purchasing Department at the following address:
Delgado Community College
O'Keefe Administration Building,
Purchasing Department
ATTN: Wendy Boesch, Sr. Buyer
501 City Park Avenue, Building 37
New Orleans, La 70119
**Questions ONLY may be emailed to: wboesc@dcc.edu or purchasingdept@dcc.edu
Any additional information resulting from such inquiries shall be distributed to all bidders via
addenda. The College will not be responsible for any other explanation of the documents.
2. All sealed bids submitted must be RECEIVED in the PURCHASING DEPARTMENT by the date and
time stated on the title page and stamped in prior to bid opening. Please NOTE that express mail or
USPS carriers do NOT deliver directly to 501 City Park Avenue. The Bidder /proposer is solely
responsible for ensuring that its courier service provider makes inside deliveries to 501 City Park Avenue.
Delgado Community College shall not be responsible for bids delivered to another part of campus/site,
even if a tracking system shows delivery. If in person, bids are to be delivered directly to the Purchasing
Department. Do not leave on counter unattended.
3. Sealed bids may be submitted by mail or in person directly to the Purchasing Department as listed
above. (All bids must be IDENTIFIABLE PRIOR to any envelope/package opening). The BID
NAME and NUMBER must be on the OUTSIDE of the packaging, including any express
mail/shipping packaging or Bid will not be opened.
Emailed or faxed bids are NOT accepted.
Bids not physically received in the Purchasing Department by the bid due date & time will not be
opened, evaluated, calculated or considered.
4. Each Bidder is solely responsible for the accuracy and completeness of its bid. Errors or omissions
may be grounds for rejection, or may be interpreted in favor of the College.
5. Each Bidder is solely responsible for the timely delivery of its bid. Delgado Community College will not
be responsible for any delays in the delivery of bids, whether delayed in the mail, or for any reason
whatsoever.
6. Only the issue of a purchase order or a signed acceptance of a proposal constitutes acceptance on
the part of the College.
7. Assuming there is no prompt payment discount provision, payment will be made within 30 days from
receipt of products in satisfactory condition, or within 30 days from receipt of invoice, whichever is
later.
8. Proposer or Bidder, contractor, etc. certifies, by signing and submitting a proposal for
$25,000 or more, that their company, any subcontractors, or principals are not suspended or debarred
by the General Services Administration (GSA) in accordance with the requirements in OMB Circular
A-133. (A list of parties who have been suspended or debarred can be viewed via the internet at
www.epls.gov .)
*END OF GENERAL INFORMATION SECTION*

SCOPE and SPECIFICATIONS
40006-126a - Nursing Skills Packs FY 26-27
SCOPE and SPECIFICATIONS:
This open solicitation is for a Contract Bid for the provision and delivery of New Nursing Skills Packs for
students/classes per the specifications listed below. Upon request, the successful bidder shall furnish the ordered
supplies per the specifications below to Delgado Community College's City Park Campus; the Warehouse
Receiving Department is located at 894 Navarre Ave Bldg 42, New Orleans, LA 70124.
By submitting your Bid, Vendor agrees to abide by all requirements, terms and conditions without
exception. Vendor added terms and/or conditions may not supersede anything outlined herein or that are in
conflict with the Louisiana Administrative Code or Procurement Laws and will render your Bid as non-responsive
causing disqualification.
The Bidder agrees that by submitting a bid and acceptance of an award, all terms and conditions as stated in this
bid document will become a contractual agreement between the College and the Bidder.
1. CONTRACT TERM FOR SERVICES: This contract will be for Delgado Community College's fiscal year that begins
on July 1, 2026 and ends on June 30, 2027. Orders shall be on an as needed basis (no minimum purchase guarantee)
and shall not be requested until award of contract process is complete.
2. This bid shall be awarded on an All-or-None Basis to a single Bidder, no partial bids. All items listed must be
bid and package accordingly prior to shipping.
3. Bidder is responsible for all warranties as it relates to the product bid.
4. Bidders are to carefully consider all requirements and circumstances prior to pricing and submitting a Bid. By
submitting a Bid, bidder agrees that they can supply items on an as needed basis, within the time frame
required and that they agree to abide by all terms and conditions of the Bid. Non-compliance with terms and
conditions may result in a termination of the contract.
5. QUANTITIES/ORDERS:
a. Items must be new and the quantities listed in the bid are estimated to be the amounts needed based
upon previous semester purchases but are not a guarantee of purchase. The actual items/quantities
ordered shall be ordered on an as needed basis throughout our fiscal year and at the rate/price listed.
Items and/or quantities may be lesser or greater than stated in this bid document. This contract does
not contain a minimum purchase guarantee. In the event a greater quantity is needed, the right is
reserved by the College to increase the quantities or locations, etc. at the unit price stated in the bid.
b. Orders may be placed at any time during the course of the contract in varying quantities. The
college shall place orders for the necessary quantities/items as early as possible to assure quick
delivery for our class schedules. Items should be readily available to be shipped/delivered timely. It
shall be the bidder's responsibility to store the items at no cost to the College until such time as
various quantities are ordered. Orders are placed depending on class schedules/students and the
need of each item throughout the fiscal year.
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6. DELIVERIES:
a. Delivery expectations are within eight (8) weeks of order placement, if not sooner. Advise your ETA
on the Bid Form below. Delivery/completion is of the essence and the College reserves the right to
award to the Bidder(s) providing the earliest delivery/completion date.
b. Delivery must be in boxes or cartons and unloaded/brought inside by the vendor/shipper to a
designated place. NO Pallets.
c. All deliveries must include inside delivery, if required, and not left curbside. Any additional cost
associated with inside delivery must be included in the unit price bid. Bidder is solely responsible for
offloading of all materials and may need to provide their own equipment (forklift, pallet jacks, etc. as
needed for the order).
d. Scheduling of larger deliveries may be needed and may require contact with a College
Representative in advance. If deliveries are at City Park; the Warehouse Receiving Department is
located at 894 Navarre Ave Bldg 42, New Orleans, LA 70124 and has a dock & forklift, trucks can be
backed up to the door and products can be taken off easily.
e. Bidder is to schedule deliveries which will interfere with normal campus traffic. When deliveries are
made from the street curb, provide sufficient properly attired and equipped flagmen to safely control
and maintain the flow of traffic. It is the policy of Delgado Community College to provide full access
to all disabled individuals in all areas possible. Bidders are aware of this policy and deliveries should
ensure no sidewalks or access ways are blocked at any time. If temporary blocking is required, the
Bidder, shall assume the responsibility for the safe transit of all disabled persons.
7. PRICING: Must be listed on the Bid Form below:
a. Bidder is to include all costs per line items, including but not limited to: material/item cost, discounts,
rebates, warranty cost, shipping, delivery, installation, labor, equipment and tools or any other
charges necessary for completion of this bid/job. No separate shipping, additional charges or other
costs after the fact are allowed. Price must be firm and not subject to change. Additional costs
disclosed later will be at the expense of the Bidder. There shall be no surcharge whatsoever.
b. The quantities listed in the bid are estimated to be the amounts needed but are not a guarantee of
purchase. The actual quantity and items will be specified when purchasing on an as needed basis
and at the rate/price listed throughout the fiscal year.
c. All line items shall be bid or if zero dollars notate an explanation: i.e. "Not able to supply" or "included
in a different line item number", etc. This bid will be awarded on an all-or-none basis, no partial bids.
d. Bids submitted in any other manner will not be accepted. Quotes prepared on the Bidder's own form
are not an allowable substitute for completing the bid on the required Bid Form below.
e. All Invoices must be itemized per the pricing set forth in the bid. Lump sum invoices will not be
processed. Itemized invoices shall be submitted within a month after items are delivered and must
include the Purchase Order Number assigned by the Purchasing Dept for that fiscal year.
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8. SPECIFICATIONS: (or approved equivalent)
a. There are 8 Separate Skills Packs.
b. No specific part numbers available, the packs and items being requested are listed below.
c. All costs must be included in each Pack price including shipping, etc.
Item (1) Student Nursing Skills - Pack #1 Pack to contain the following items:
Royal Backpack Deluxe - made of 600D polyester w/ heavy vinyl backing. Size 13" W x
17" H x 12-1/2" D. Imprint: 4" W x 6" H (L) Main Compartment with two-way zippered closure
and interior slip pocket. Middle pocket with two-way zippered closure and multi-functional
1 EA organizer with clip for keys. Top zippered pocket with outlet for headphone access. Front
zippered pocket. Dual side mesh pockets. Adjustable padded shoulder straps. Top grab
handle. SKU: 2034/Royal. Bags must be imprinted in white with "Delgado Community
College, Nursing" on the outside of the bag. (logo will be provided to awarded bidder).
Example:
Minor Dressing Change Tray DYNJ02001; CSR Wrap with Tray, Forceps, (2) Cotton Tipped
2 EA Applicators, 3-pack of PVP Swab Sticks, Scissors, Dressing Tape, Bandage Gauze (10),
Towel, Polybag with Twist Tie, Powder Free Vinyl Gloves (PV), measuring tool for wound and
normal saline.
2 EA Sterile 4x4 Twin Pack All Purpose Sponges, 4-Ply
2 EA 10mL Vial NaCI
16Fr, Indwelling urinary catheter, with drainage bag, with needleless access port for
2 EA specimen collection, with securing device, lubricant, povidone-iodine swabs, 10mL syringe of
sterile water, sterile drape, sterile gloves (no preferred manufacturer)
2 EA Statlock for Foley Catheter Securement
3 EA 3mL Syringes (without needle)
2 EA TB Syringe; 1mL 27ga x 12 Needle
5 EA 25 Gauge, 5/8" Safety Glide Needle
5 EA 22 Gauge 1 12" Safety Glide Needle
4 EA BD Filter Needle
2 EA 2mL Ampules; Packaged in bubble wrap for protection
3 EA Insulin Syringes; 1mL 29ga x 12 Safety Glide
2 EA Practi-Powder for reconstitution
2 EA Roll paper tape, 2" wide
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2 EA 5mL syringe (without needle)
2 EA 10mL syringe (without needle)
2 EA Disposable isolation gown
2 EA ABD pads
10 EA Alcohol wipes
2 EA 4 x4 gauze in sterile tray
1 EA Paper ruler for wound measurement
1 EA 0.9% Normal Saline 100 mL (3.4oz) bottle
All INCLUSIVE PRICE PER 1 PACK FOR NEW SKILLS PACK #1 = $ __________
Item (2) Student Nursing Skills - Pack #2 Pack to contain the following items:
Clear durable plastic style drawstring bag size should be around 19"x13" (all items must fit
1 EA
into bag) and not to exceed 20"x20"
Alaris Pump Tubing package includes: BD Alaris Pump Infusions Set, 2 SmartSite Y-sites Ref
2 EA
2420-0007, 25mL=297 cm (117in). Must be Alaris - No substitutions
2 EA Baxter Clear Link Secondary Tubing; 37 Inch Male Luer Activated Valves
2 EA Male Luer Activated Valves for Clear Link System
2 EA Baxter Dual Luer Lock Caps
2 EA 100mL Intravenous Solution Bag
2 EA 500mL Intravenous Solution Bag
4 EA 10mL Prefilled Normal Saline Syringes
Central Line Dressing Change Trays;must include gloves, medical tape, mask, PVP, skin
2 EA protectant, applicator, Chlorahexadine swabs, Biopatch and transparent film dressing. (If
Biopatch unavailable, will accept 2x2 split gauze sponge)
2 EA Insulin Syringes, Safety Glide 1mL 29 ga x 12" Safety Glide
2 EA Practi-Powder for reconstitution
2 EA 10mL Vial NaCI
2 EA BD Filter Needle
2 EA 5mL syringe (without needle)
Ostomy Kit with 2 each of the items: Ostomy pouch (cut to fit), Ostomy stoma skin barrier
2 EA (cut to fit), Scissors, Tail closure clip, Cotton-tipped applicators, Gauze, Skin pen, Sizing
template to measure the size of the stoma opening, Skin prep pad/ barrier paste/powder, etc.
All INCLUSIVE PRICE PER 1 PACK FOR NEW SKILLS PACK #2 = $ __________
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Item (3) Student Nursing Skills - Pack #3 Pack to contain the following items:
Clear durable plastic style drawstring bag, size should be around 19"x13" (all items must
1 EA
fit into bag) and not to exceed 20"x20"
4 EA IV Start Kits with 2% Chlorhexidine Prep (ChloraPrep), Latex Free
6 EA 22 Gauge IV Catheter; Protective 1" Safety
Baxter Clear Link Extension Set; 2N8374 8.2", Vol 0.5mL. Non-DEHP Catheter Luer
4 EA
Activated Valve
4 EA 10mL Prefilled Normal Saline Syringes
12 French Suctioning Kit with Basin & Gloves, Suction catheters whistle tip, powder free vinyl
2 EA
gloves, PR drape.
2 EA BD Filter Needle
2 EA 1mL syringe (without needle)
2EA 1mL practice dose medication vial
1 EA Alaris(TM) SYR PSD MICROBORE (must be compatible with Alaris Pumps)
All INCLUSIVE PRICE PER 1 PACK FOR NEW SKILLS PACK #3 = $ __________
Item (4) Student Nursing Skills - Pack #4 Pack to contain the following items:
Clear durable plastic style drawstring bag size should be around 19"x13" (all items must fit
1 EA
into bag) and not to exceed 20"x20""
1 BTL Practi Powder, 3 Grams, Unsterile
1 BAG 50mL NaCI Piggyback IVF Bag
Baxter Clear Link Secondary Tubing; 2C7461 37" Male Luer Activated Valves Clear Link
1 EA
System
3 EA 10mL Syringes - luer lock, no needle
4 EA 22 Gauge IV Catheter; Protective 1" Safety
IV Start Kit; Latex Free with 2% CHA Antiseptic Solution, Transparent Dressing, Tourniquet,
2 EA
2x2
Baxter Clear Link Extension Set; Baxter 2N8374, 8.2", Vol 0.5mL Non DEHP Catheter Luer
1 EA
Activated Valve
3 EA 10mL NaCI Flush Syringes
1 EA 3mL Syringe & 1 12 inch Safety Needle - 22-gauge needle
1 EA 10mL Vial NaCL
BD Alaris pump Infusion Blood Set 180 Micron Filter SmartSite Y-site Ref 2477-0007. 15
1 EA
drops/mL. 33mL= 308cm (121 in)
All INCLUSIVE PRICE PER 1 PACK FOR NEW SKILLS PACK #4 = $ __________
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Item (5) Transitions Nursing Skills - Pack #5 Pack to Contain the Following:
Royal Blue Duffle bag made of 600D polyester, size must be between 10"x18", with 9"
gusset and not to exceed 30"x30". Must include a zippered main compartment and
1 EA adjustable shoulder strap. Duffel bag must be large enough to fit one of each of the supply
items in this pack. Bags must be imprinted in white with "Delgado Community College,
Nursing" on the outside of the bag. (logo will be provided to awarded bidder). Example:
Alaris Pump Tubing package includes: BD Alaris Pump Infusions Set, 2 SmartSite Y-sites Ref
2 EA
2420-0007, 25mL=297 cm (117in). Must be Alaris - No substitutions
2 EA Clear link secondary tubing-Baxter; 37-inch male Luer activated valves
Clear link extension set-Baxter 2N8374 8.2", Vol 0.5mL Non-DEHP Catheter Luer Activated
2 EA
Valve
2 EA IV Fluid 500mL Bag
2 EA IV Fluid 100mL Bag
2 EA 10mL prefilled normal saline syringes
Central Line Dressing Change Trays; must include gloves, medical tape, mask, PVP, skin
2 EA protectant, applicator, Chlorahexadine swabs, Biopatch and transparent film dressing. (If
Biopatch unavailable, will accept 2x2 split gauze sponge)
2 EA Dual Luer lock caps-Baxter
16Fr, Indwelling urinary catheter, with drainage bag, with needleless access port for
2 EA specimen collection, with securing device, lubricant, povidone-iodine swabs, 10mL syringe of
sterile water, sterile drape, sterile gloves (no preferred manufacturer)
2 EA Sterile 4x4 twin pack all-purpose sponges, 4-ply
1 EA Roll of 2-inch paper tape
3 EA 3mL syringes (without needle)
2 EA TB syringes; 1 mL 27 ga x 12 needle
2 EA Insulin syringes; 1 mL 29 ga x 12 safety glide
5 EA 25-gauge 5/8" safety glide needles
5 EA 22-gauge 1.5inch safety glide needles
4 EA BD Filter Needle
2 EA 2mL Ampules in bubble wrap
Ostomy Kit with 2 each of the items: Ostomy pouch (cut to fit), Ostomy stoma skin barrier
2 EA (cut to fit), Scissors, Tail closure clip, Cotton-tipped applicators, Gauze, Skin pen, Sizing
template to measure the size of the stoma opening, Skin prep pad/ barrier paste/powder, etc.
All INCLUSIVE PRICE PER 1 PACK FOR NEW SKILLS PACK #5 = $ __________
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Item (6) Practical Nursing Skills - Pack #6 Pack to Contain the Following:
Green (ex: Kelly/Dark Green, but NOT Olive or Military green) Large Gym Style Duffle bag
made of polyester, size must be between 24"x12" and not to exceed 30"x30". Must include a
zippered main compartment and adjustable shoulder strap. Duffel bag must be large enough
1 EA
to fit one of each of the supply items in this pack. Bags must be imprinted in white with
"Delgado Community College, Nursing" on the outside of the bag. (logo will be provided to
awarded bidder). Example:
1 SET Individual ear phones/headphones with male to female connector
GU
Indwelling Urinary Catheterization Tray - Kendall latex free, Pre-connected Closed System
2 SET
16 FR-5cc balloon with drainage bag.
1 SET Irrigation Set - Sterile with outer tray, with catheter tip syringe.
Cleaning Enema Bag - 1500ml enema bag, valve closure, pre-lubricated tip, tubing clamp,
1 EA
castile soap packet, and moisture proof drape.
1 EA Gastric Sump Tube (NG) sterile, dual lumen nasogastric sump tube with connector.
2 EA Statlock for Foley Catheter Securement
Infection Control:
1 PR Goggles plastic 03-62-9677n; Example:Protective Eyewear SKU 5400P
Personal Protections Kit: Latex Free - includes yellow isolation gown, one blue Bouffant Cap
2 SET
21", one face mask with ties, one pair vinyl gloves powered, one pair shoe covers.
Trays:
Dressing Tray - Latex free, 1 polylined drape, 1 polybag with twist tie, (4) 4x4 gauze
2 EA dressings, 1 one-inch medical tape, 1 forceps, 1 ABD abdominal pad, 1 safety pin, & three
Chlorhexadine swapsticks.
Respiratory:
Tracheotomy Care Set - Latex free, powder free gloves, cotton Tip Applicators (2), twill tape,
2 EA
brush, drape, tray, (2) 4"x4" gauze dressings, 1 drain sponge.
2 EA 12 French Suction Catheters Kit- Latex free 4664A with Basin & Gloves
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Dressings:
4 EA ABD Pad Abdominal dressing
4 EA Single Pack 4X4 Gauze
2 BXS Hard boxes or Trays 4 x 4's 8ply, Curity, REF-6318
1 ROL 1" paper Tape
1 ROL 1" silk tape
1 EA 250cc Normal Saline Pour Irrigation Bottles
1 EA 250cc Sterile Water Pour Irrigation Bottles
Med Admin:
5 EA Insulin Syringes, Safety Glide 1mL 29 ga x 12" Safety Glide
5 EA 3mL Syringes (without needle)
5 EA TB Syringe; 1mL 27ga x 12 Needle
5 EA 25 Gauge, 5/8" Safety Glide Needle
5 EA 22 Gauge 1 12" Safety Glide Needle
5 EA BD Filter Needle
5 EA 1mL Ampules; Packaged in bubble wrap for protection
5 EA Practi-Powder for reconstitution
5 EA 10mL Vial NaCI
5 EA 10cc Vial Sterile Water for Injection
Intramuscular Injection Pad - any brand soft silicone texture for multiple injections.
1 EA
Example: Demo Dose(R) Inject-Ed(TM) Injection Trainer, Choice of Three Skin Tones
All INCLUSIVE PRICE PER 1 PACK FOR NEW SKILLS PACK #6 = $ __________
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