Opportunity

University of Iowa Ionwave #18658

UIHC Solicits Comprehensive Urinary Catheters and Supplies (Medline, Coloplast, Others)

Posted

August 26, 2026

Respond By

September 23, 2026

Identifier

18658

NAICS

423450, 423490

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC) is seeking proposals for a comprehensive supply of urinary catheters and related products through a competitive RFP process. - Government Buyer: - University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC), Procurement and Value Implementation Services Department - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Medline Industries Inc. - Coloplast Corp - Additional products from Bard, BioDerm, Poiesis Medical, and BOMImed are referenced by part number - Products/Services Requested: - Wide range of urinary catheters (Foley, coude, external, pediatric, self-catheterization) - Catheter trays, urine drainage bags, securement devices, and accessories - Over 50 distinct line items, each with specific part numbers and estimated annual quantities (e.g., TRAY URETHERAL CATH - DTC, part DYNC1816, 24,920 units; CATH EXTERNAL FEM VERSETTE W/BLUE LINE, part BLDYND2711N, 10,380 units) - Suppliers must bid their firm's equivalent for each specified item; alternates require end-user approval - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Supplier-Owned Inventory (Consignment) Agreement required - Compliance with a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) for handling protected health information - All bids must be submitted via the eBid system; strict communication protocols enforced - Estimated annual usage provided for reference; no guaranteed volumes - Questions must be submitted through the designated portal by the cutoff date - Suppliers are advised to allow ample time for response due to the extensive bid list

Description

This Request for Proposal (RFP) invites qualified suppliers to submit proposals to provide comprehensive urinary catheters for the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC). The bid includes detailed line items listed in an Excel spreadsheet attachment, and suppliers should bid their firm's version of the products. Alternate items require review and approval by end-users. Bids must be submitted electronically via the eBid system by the specified deadline, and all questions must be posted by the question cutoff date.

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