Hospital Equipment - Mobility & Speech Impaired - WorkQuest Inc.

The 470-S1 vehicle provides specialized hospital equipment and mobility aids designed for individuals with disabilities, particularly those with mobility and speech impairments. Procurable items under this vehicle include gait training walkers and exercise equipment, patient restraints and protective accessories, patient motion sensor and alarm accessories, protective helmets and devices for the physically challenged, and patient stretchers. The vehicle is specifically structured to support healthcare facilities and state agencies in acquiring adaptive equipment that enhances mobility and safety for mobility-impaired individuals, with a particular emphasis on workforce rehabilitation and accessibility services.

The prime contractor for this vehicle is WorkQuest, Inc., with CPA Contract Management serving as the contracting organization on behalf of the State of Texas. The vehicle is classified as a term contract with statewide coverage across Texas and operates under a performance period extending from November 18, 2021, through November 30, 2026. This term-based structure allows multiple state agencies to procure equipment throughout the contract duration, facilitating streamlined acquisition of specialized mobility equipment across the state.

Under the master IDV (470-S1 (WorkQuest, Inc.)), two awards have been issued to date. The Texas Department of Public Safety received an award on August 30, 2024, and the Teacher Retirement System received an award on October 15, 2024. Each award is valued at $667.24 for a single adult wheelchair unit with specific configurations including a 20-inch wide seat, detachable arms, and swing-away footrests, with delivery extending through the contract completion date of November 30, 2026. While individual award values remain modest, the vehicle is structured to enable efficient, consistent procurement of critical mobility equipment across multiple state agencies.