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NOTE: Novation reserves the right to modify the Bid/Proposal Calendar as needed, you should visit the Bid/Proposal Calendar frequently to view the latest updates.

Quarter 1

Register
for a Bid
Product Description Bid Requirements
Projected
RFI Mail Month
RFI Release Date
RFI Close Date
RFP Release Date
RFP Close Date
Portfolio
Executive
Bid Status
Automatic Endoscope Reprocessor (AER) Endoscope Disinfectors * Washers * Disinfectors * Water Filtration * Accessories
Automatic Endoscope Reprocessor (AER) Endoscope Disinfectors * Washers * Disinfectors * Water Filtration * Accessories
January
2/25/2008
3/7/2008
TBD
TBD
Connie Nelson
972.581.5342

Quarter 2

Register
for a Bid
Product Description Bid Requirements
Projected
RFI Mail Month
RFI Release Date
RFI Close Date
RFP Release Date
RFP Close Date
Portfolio
Executive
Bid Status
Registration
Closed
Document Management - Business Forms, Printing and Document Services Multi-Product Category Provider with a Large Hospital (stand alone hospital with 200 or more beds) and IDN focus. Supplier must be able to provide all of the product categories in the core group (to include but not limited to) Custom Forms, Custom Printing, Stationary, Custom Labels, Custom Envelopes, Commercial Printing, Custom Business & Medical Filing Products, Electronic Print & Mail Services.
Promotional Products, Postive Patient Identification Solutions, Stock Medical Labels, Digital Printing Network, Stock Medical Forms, Stock Tab & Cut Sheet Paper and Electronic Document Management Solutions (TBD)
May
6/23/2008
7/2/2008
8/20/2008
9/17/2008
Barry Campbell
972.581.5307
Registration
Closed
Digital Printing - Digital Printing Network. Provider will be able to provide a short run, quick turn black & white and color digital printing through a network of locations supported by closed door manufacturing capability for longer runs and more complex jobs. Also included will be ancilliary products and services such as stationary, signs & banners, calendars, greeting cards, invitations specialty paper and envelopes, laminating, scanning, bindery, cutting and collating
Provider will be able to provide a short run, quick turn black & white and color digital printing through a network of locations supported by closed door manufacturing capability for longer runs and more complex jobs.
May
6/23/2008
7/2/2008
8/20/2008
9/17/2008
Barry Campbell
972.581.5307
Registration
Closed
Commerical Printing - Provider will be able to provide complex color printing, multiple colors and four-color process, complex die-cuts, coated stocks, books, annual reports and all other types of printing associated with a health care marketing department, patient education department, physician or research publishing or any other type of complex commercial printing.
Commerical Printing
May
6/23/2008
7/2/2008
8/20/2008
9/17/2008
Barry Campbell
972.581.5307
Registration
Closed
Document Management - Business Forms, Printing and Document Management Services Multi-Product Category Provider with Small Hospital (stand alone hospitals with under 200 beds) and Non-Acute Care Focus. Supplier must be able to provide all of the product categories in the core group (to include but not limited to): Custom Forms, Custom Printing, Stationary, Custom Labels, Custom Enevlopes, Commerical Printing, Custom Business & Medical Filing products and Electronic Print & Mail Services
Promotional Products, Positive patient Identification Solutions, Stock Medical Labels, Digital Printing Network, Stock Medical Forms, Stock Tab & Cut Sheet Paper and Electronic Document Managment Solutions (TBD)
May
6/23/2008
7/2/2008
8/20/2008
9/17/2008
Barry Campbell
972.581.5307
Registration
Closed
Non-Acute Specialization Document Management Products Focused on Specific Non-Acute Care Classes of Trade (COT). Provider will be able to provide a variety of document management related products including stock and custom business forms, printing, charting supplies, labels, and related training tools that are specially targeted to one or more Non-Acute Class of Trade.
Classes of Trade include: Long-Term Care, Hospice, Assisted Living, Home Care and Physician Practices and Clinics.
May
6/23/2008
7/2/2008
8/20/2008
9/17/2008
Barry Campbell
972.581.5307
Breast Pumps
Breast Pumps
May
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Chris Roof
972.581.5649
IV Sets and Solutions (Non-Acute Classes of Trade Only)
Supplier must be able to provide both the IV Administration Sets and IV solutions commonly utilized in the non-acute setting as well as at least 60% of all other infusion related items listed in the RFX market basket to be considered for an award.
April
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Deborah Archer
972.581.5351
Molecular Diagnostics - Laboratory - CT/NG, Viral Load Testing, Microbiology (MSRA, GBS, MTB, etc)
Molecular Diagnostics - Laboratory - CT/NG, Viral Load Testing, Microbiology (MSRA, GBS, MTB, etc)
June
6/30/2008
7/14/2008
TBD
TBD
Doris Harris
972.581.5528
TPN Compounding - Bags and Sets
TPN Compounding - Bags and Sets
May
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Deborah Archer
972.581.5351
Intra Aortic Balloon Pumps, Catheters and Accessories
Intra Aortic Balloon Pumps, Catheters and Accessories
April
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Michael Ainsworth
972.581.5316
Sports Bracing - Rigid Hinged Knee Bracing
Rigid Hinged Knee Bracing
June
6/17/2008
6/27/2008
TBD
TBD
Rudy Olivares
972.581.5338
Tourniquet Cuffs - A tourniquet can be defined as a constricting or compressing device used to control venous and arterial circulation to an extremity for a period of time. In surgical settings, a tourniquet is used following exsanguinations to produce a relatively bloodless opeative field.
A tourniquet can be defined as a constricting or compressing device used to control venous and arterial circulation to an extremity for a period of time. In surgical settings, a tourniquet is used following exsanguinations to produce a relatively bloodless opeative field.
June
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Brian Kellner
972.581.5043
Gastric Banding Devices and Accessories
Gastric Banding Devices and Accessories
June
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Myra Robinson
972.581.5226

Quarter 3

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for a Bid
Product Description Bid Requirements
Projected
RFI Mail Month
RFI Release Date
RFI Close Date
RFP Release Date
RFP Close Date
Portfolio
Executive
Bid Status
Registration
Closed
Anesthesia Machines and Related Products;includes ventilators, suction units & patient monitoring devices.
includes ventilators, suction units & patient monitoring devices
July
7/21/2008
8/1/2008
8/13/2008
9/12/2008
Jay Mallinckrodt
972.581.5339
Nurse Call System - including pillow speakers, dome lights, call cords, levers, buttons, switches, control panels, software, communication devices and back-end technology
Provider will be able to provide a complete and functioning Nurse Call System ( Does Not include contracting for individual parts and accessories)
September
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Brent Molloy
972.581.5208
Distribution -Food & Nutrition Products
Food & Nutrition Products
August
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Ed Hauser
972.581.5475
Distribution Laboratory Products (Plastics, Microscopic Slides, Pipets, Histology, Small Capital Equipment)
(Plastics, Microscopic Slides, Pipets, Histology, Small Capital Equipment)
September
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Cheryl Mason
972.581.5906
Patient Security Systems - Infant/Child Security Systems, Patient Wandering Security Systems
Infant/Child Security Systems Patient Wandering Security Systems
August
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Brent Molloy
972.581.5208
Food Multi-Category II includes the following products: Chemicals (Foodservice - Warewashing); Coffee/Tea (Ground); Coffee/Tea (Liquid/Frozen/Refrigerated); Coffee/Tea (Soluble ss or Frozen); Desserts (Frozen includes pies, cakes, bars, cobblers); Diet Kits; Doughs & Batters; Doughs (Frozen Cookie; thaw & serve cookie); Dry Mixes; Entrees (Frozen); Juice: (Dispenser); Tray Covers (Liners, Placemats, dollys, Napkins); Yogurt (Refrigerated/Frozen)
September
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Darren Victory
972.581.5150
Food Multi-Category I Includes the following products: Beef (Frozen Cooked); Beef (Frozen Raw); Beef (Further Processed); Breakfast Bakery (Frozen/Prebaked);Potatoes (dehydrated, Refrigerated, Frozen), Cereal,(Hot, RTE), Deli Meats, Eggs (Processed/Shell Eggs )Pork (Chops, Loin, Roast); Pork (Further Processed); Seafood (Cod, Pollock, Tilapia, Shrimp, Catfish, etc); Soups (Bases, Gravy, Sauces, Mixes); Soups (Canned); Soups (Frozen); Turkey (Further Processed); Vegetables (Frozen)
September
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Darren Victory
972.581.5150
Food Multi-Category III Includes the following products: Condiments: PC/Bulk Honey, Jelly, Jams, Peanut Butter & Syrup; PC/Bulk Ketchup, Mustard, relish & Mayonnaise; PC/Bulk Dressing and Sauces; Sugar Substitute; Cookies & Crackers; Desserts: PC/Bulk Gelatin and Pudding; Juices PC: Frozen /Refrigerated; Margarine: PC,Single Serve; Pudding PC/Bulk, Shelf Stable/Refrig; Snacks: Salty-chips,pretzel/trail mix/nuts/ Snacks Breakfast; Sports Drinks/Bottled Drinks, Supplements: Texture Modified
Food Multi Category III
September
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Darren Victory
972.581.5150
Supplier Diversity registration - Third Quarter 2008
If you qualify as a Minority, Woman or Small Veteran Business Enterprise (MWVBE)and you desire to register in the Novation Suppplier Diversity Program, click on the register link to provide required information. You will be contacted by a member of our Supplier Diversity department.
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Oral Care - Pre-Packaged Oral Care Cleaning and Suctioning Products
Pre-Packaged Oral Care Cleaning and Suctioning Products
July
7/11/2008
7/25/2008
8/25/2008
9/10/2008
Lauren Stange
972.581.5237
Tradidional Wound Care; Non-Adherent Dressings, X-Ray Detectable Sponges, Sterile & Non-Sterile, Bulk Sponges, Cast Padding, Adhesive Bandage Strips, Impregnated Gauze.
September
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Lauren Stange
972.581.5237
Incontinence Care; Adult Briefs, Underpants, Protective Underwear, Underpads, Liners, Mesh Panties, Maternity Products
Service/Supply Non-Acute Members
September
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Lauren Stange
972.581.5237
Disposable Positioners - Patient Disposable Positioners to include head pillows, arm cradles, bunny boots, axillary rolls, etc.
Patient Disposable Positioners to include head pillows, arm cradles, bunny boots, axillary rolls, etc.
August
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Brian Kellner
972.581.5043
Orthopedic Soft Goods - i.e. Arm/Shoulder Slings, Non-Hinged Knee Immoblizer, Neck Collars and Ankle Products (Ankle Braces)
Orthopedic Soft Goods
August
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Brian Kellner
972.581.5043
Casting - Casting and Splinting Products
Casting and Splinting Products
August
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Connie Nelson
972.581.5342
Wound Lavage is a high pressure lavage/suction system utilized during surgical procedures to debride and cleanse the surgical site. The category consists of disposable hand piece, various spray tips and accessories
Wound Lavage
August
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Brian Kellner
972.581.5043
Blood Gas Analyzers (parts, Accessories)
Blood Gas Analyzers (parts, Accessories)
July
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
David Hatch
972.581.5381
Enteral Feeding Devices (PEG Tubes, G-Tubes, J-Tubes and related products)
Enteral Feeding Devices (PEG Tubes, G-Tubes, J-Tubes and related products)
July
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Myra Robinson
972.581.5226
Surgical Blades and Scalpels - Safety and Standard Blades, Carbon and Stainless Steel, Reusable Knife Handles, Disposable Scalpels, Disposable Safety Scalpels
Surgical Blades and Scalpels
July
8/15/2008
8/22/2008
TBD
TBD
Myra Robinson
972.581.5226
Waste Fluid Management - OR Bio-Hazard Waste, Automated Waste Disposal Systems, Maintenance Accessories (filters, cleaners, suction tubing)
OR Bio-Hazard Waste, Automated Waste Disposal Systems, Maintenance Accessories (filters, cleaners, suction tubing)
August
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Amy Herrin
972.581.5358
Sterilizing and Disinfecting Solutions; Non-Gluteraldehyde Solutions, Gluteraldehyde Solutions and Test Strips
Sterilizing and Disinfecting Solutions
July
7/2/2008
7/17/2008
TBD
TBD
John Engles
972.581.5905
General Surgical Mesh and Specialty Surgical Mesh; flat sheet mesh, three demensional mesh (plugs, patches and devices for treating groin hernias) basic ePTFE mesh. Specialty; composite prosthetic implants, collagen products ( used to repair ventral hernias), biologics, mesh fixation
General Surgical Mesh; flat sheet mesh, three deminsional mesh (plugs, patches and devices for treating groin hernias) basic ePTFE mesh. Specialty Surgical Mesh; composite prosthetic implants, collagen products (used to repair ventral hernias), biologics, mesh fixation
July
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Myra Robinson
972.581.5226

Quarter 4

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for a Bid
Product Description Bid Requirements
Projected
RFI Mail Month
RFI Release Date
RFI Close Date
RFP Release Date
RFP Close Date
Portfolio
Executive
Bid Status
OR Tables (OR Tables and accessories)
(OR Tables and accessories)
November
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
John Engles
972.581.5905
OR Lights, Columns and Booms (OR Lights, support Columns, equipment booms and accessories)
(OR Lights, support Columns, equipment booms and accessories)
November
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
John Engles
972.581.5905
Ethylene Oxide Sterilizers (steam sterilizers and accessories)
(steam sterilizers and accessories)
December
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
John Engles
972.581.5905
Steam Sterilizers (central sterile processing and accessories)
(central sterile processing and accessories)
December
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
John Engles
972.581.5905
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