S02 MTRs for BH Anti Ligature Furniture for 9East Med Psych Inpatient Unit.pdf
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This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Behavioral Health Anti-Ligature Furniture for the Iowa City VA Medical Center's 9 East Med-Psych Inpatient Unit. The solicitation requires 11 specific furniture items, including storage cabinets, TV and DVD enclosures, notice boards, stools, dining tables, dining chairs in multiple colors, club chairs, and patient room recliners. Each item must meet stringent behavioral health design requirements such as being one-piece construction, chemical-resistant, water-resistant, weighted, tamper-resistant, with rounded edges, and without creases or nooks that could hide contraband.
The furniture must have specific technical specifications, including anti-ligature features, durability requirements, and safety considerations. Most items are from Pineapple Weighted Ryno product lines, with specified dimensions, colors, and weights. Vendors must provide items that meet ANSI/BIFMA standards, have lifetime material warranties, at least 10-year factory warranties, and be recyclable. The point of contact is Karyl Larson at karyl.larson@va.gov, and the procurement is specifically for the VA Medical Center located at 601 Highway 6 West in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa City VA Medical Center, VISN 23 601 Highway 6 West Iowa City, IA 52246-2209 9 East – Med-Psych Inpatient Unit Behavioral Health Furniture 11/06/25 POC: Karyl Larson, karyl.larson@va.gov, 319-383-6158
9East Med-Psych Inpatient Unit Behavioral Health Furniture
This request is for:
1. Combination Cabinet with locks for storage.
Quantity 2, Fully assembled and installed
2. Anti-ligature Surface Mounted Locking TV Cabinet for 75” Flatscreen TV Quantity 1, Fully assembled and installed
3. Anti-ligature DVD & Games Console Enclosure Quantity 1, Fully assembled and installed
4. Ligature-Safe Locking Notice Board, Quantity 2 FULLY ASSEMBLED
5. Behavioral Health Patio Stool. Quantity 4, FULLY ASSEMBLED.
6. Behavioral Health 48” Dining Table. Quantity 5, FULLY ASSEMBLED.
7. Behavioral Health Dining Chairs, Moonwalk Grey Quantity 5, FULLY ASSEMBLED.
8. Behavioral Health Dining Chairs, Dusty Blue Quantity 6, FULLY ASSEMBLED.
9. Behavioral Health Dining Chairs, Sand Quantity 5, FULLY ASSEMBLED.
10. Behavioral Health Club Chairs. Quantity 8, FULLY ASSEMBLED.
11. Behavioral Health Patient Room Recliner, Quantity 6, FULLY ASSEMBLED
All finished surfaces shall be free of scratches, marks, dents, or blemishes, and withstand staining, and exhibit to flaking, cracking, or loss or adhesion.
Furnishings shall have smooth finishes with no hazardous projections, sharp corners, or detail, which can be hazardous and cause personal injury or damage to clothing.
Minimum Technical Requirements
1. Item 1: Locking Storage Combination Cabinet Basis of design is Herman Miller Meridian.
1 drawer and cupboard with one shelf 30” wide x 42” high x 20” deep.
Finish: smooth paint on smooth steel, color light tone Quantity Requested: 2
a. 16-gauge steel construction
b. Counterweight to be added in the field
c. Lock mechanism to be flush with the front of the cabinet and cannot protrude
d. Base to be enclosed, no exposed legs
e. Leveling glides that provide 1” adjustment range
f. Handles to meet ADA guidelines recessed pull
2. Item 2: Behavioral Health Lockable TV Cabinet
Basis of Design: Proenc LLC NL75, Surface Mount TV Enclosure NL75 Quantity Requested: 1 Finish: White Powder Coated Steel
MUST BE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH / ANTI LIGATURE FURNITURE
a. Securely lockable thick clear polycarbonate safety screen mailto:karyl.larson@va.gov
b. Sloping of all 4 sides to prevent looping of materials
c. Internal TV Bracket to hold a 75” Flatscreen TV
d. Secure ventilation to reduce overheating
e. Audio vented door
f. Smooth corners and rounded edges
g. 1-year warranty on enclosure, 1-year on electronics
3. Item 3: Behavioral Health Locking DVD & Gaming Console Enclosure
Basis of Design: Proenc LLC Surface Mounted with 4 Sloping Sides SMDVD Quantity Requested: 1 Finish: White Powder Coated Steel
MUST BE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH / ANTI LIGATURE FURNITURE
a. 3/8” thick Lexan Window Allows use of remote control for DVD/Gaming operation
b. High Security Locks and Concealed Quick Release Door Hinges
c. Cabinet with Four Sloping Sides
d. 7-year warranty on enclosure
4. Item 4: Behavioral Health Secure Noticeboard
Basis of Design: Proenc LLC Surface Mounted Ligature-Safe Noticeboard ALNB Quantity Requested: 2 Finish: White Powder Coated Steel
MUST BE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH / ANTI LIGATURE FURNITURE
a. High Security Locks and Concealed Quick Release Door Hinges
b. Cabinet with Four Sloping Sides
c. Clear polycarbonate viewing window
d. 3-year warranty on enclosure
5. Item 5. Weighted Behavioral Health Stool
Basis of Design: Pineapple Weighted Ryno Stool 1RYS-02-PG Quantity Requested: 4 (3 for Dining Room, 1 for Intake Room) Finish: Color Granite
MUST BE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH / ANTI LIGATURE FURNITURE
a. Stool to come in a curvilinear shape with no hard / sharp edges, durable polyethylene, and one-piece construction to prevent concealment issues.
b. Stool must be designed WITHOUT any creases or nooks to mitigate the ability to hide contraband. Must be one piece – with minimal – no seams.
c. Must be chemical-resistant, and water resistant and all surfaces must be wipe-cleanable.
d. Product must have a ligature-resistant, as well as tamper-resistant design.
e. Stool must be weighted at a minimum of 108 lbs. or screwed down.
f. If screws are used, they MUST be anti-ligature / tamper-resistant screws. Must not contain laminate, steel, or wood.
g. Material Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects and have at least a 10-year factory warranty.
h. If there are glides provided, they must be molded into the chair – with NO ability whatsoever to be removed.
i. Recyclable.
j. Finish / material must be long-term UV stabilization; chip and/or flake resistant;
impact resistant; have compressive strength; available in a variety of colors and anti-microbial.
6. Item 6: Behavioral Health Dining Table
Basis of Design: Pineapple Weighted Ryno Dining Table with Molded Top
1RYDT-99-DT-B
Quantity Requested: 5 (3 for Dining Room, 2 for Collaborative Room) Base Color: Black, Top Color: Granite
MUST BE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH / ANTI LIGATURE FURNITURE
a. Cruciform Base Design to prevent conflict and passing of contraband
b. Table comes in a round / oval shape with no hard / sharp edges.
c. Tables must be designed WITHOUT any creases or nooks to mitigate the ability to hide contraband.
d. Wheelchair accessible.
e. Product must have a ligature-resistant, as well as tamper-resistant design.
f. Table must be weighted at a minimum of 218 lbs. or screwed down.
g. If screws are used, they MUST be anti-ligature / tamper-resistant screws. Must not contain laminate, steel, or wood.
h. All surfaces must be wipe-cleanable and must be chemical and water resistant.
i. Finish / material must be long-term UV stabilization; chip and / or flake resistant;
impact resistant; have compressive strength; and anti-microbial.
j. Material Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects and have at least a 10-year factory warranty.
7. Item 7: Behavioral Health Dining Chair
Basis of Design: Pineapple Weighted Ryno Dining Chair Moonwalk Grey 1RYD-02-MG Quantity Requested: 5 for Dining Room
MUST BE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH / ANTI LIGATURE FURNITURE
a. Chair to come in a curvilinear shape with no hard / sharp edges, durable polyethylene, and one-piece construction to prevent concealment issues.
b. Chair must be designed WITHOUT any creases or nooks to mitigate the ability to hide contraband. Must be one piece - with minimal-no seams.
c. Must be chemical-resistant, and water resistant and all surfaces must be wipe-cleanable.
d. Product must have a ligature-resistant, as well as tamper-resistant design.
e. Chair must be weighted at a minimum of 119 lbs. or screwed down.
f. If screws are used, they MUST be anti-ligature / tamper-resistant screws. Must not contain laminate, steel, or wood.
g. Meets or exceeds ANSI/BIFMA standards.
h. Material Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects and have at least a 10-year factory warranty.
i. If there are glides provided, they must be molded into the chair – with NO ability whatsoever to be removed.
j. Recyclable
k. Finish / material must be long-term UV stabilization; chip and / or flake resistant;
impact resistant; have compression strength; available in a variety of colors and anti-
8. Item 8: Behavioral Health Dining Chair
Basis of Design: Pineapple Weighted Ryno Dining Chair 1RYD-02-DB Quantity Requested: 6 (5 for Dining Room, 1 for Intake Room)
MUST BE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH / ANTI LIGATURE FURNITURE
a. Chair to come in a curvilinear shape with no hard / sharp edges, durable polyethylene, and one-piece construction to prevent concealment issues.
b. Chair must be designed WITHOUT any creases or nooks to mitigate the ability to hide contraband. Must be one piece - with minimal-no seams.
c. Must be chemical-resistant, and water resistant and all surfaces must be wipe-cleanable.
d. Product must have a ligature-resistant, as well as tamper-resistant design.
e. Chair must be weighted at a minimum of 119 lbs. or screwed down.
f. If screws are used, they MUST be anti-ligature / tamper-resistant screws. Must not contain laminate, steel, or wood.
g. Meets or exceeds ANSI/BIFMA standards.
h. Material Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects and have at least a 10-year factory warranty.
i. If there are glides provided, they must be molded into the chair – with NO ability whatsoever to be removed.
j. Recyclable
k. Finish / material must be long-term UV stabilization; chip and / or flake resistant;
impact resistant; have compression strength; available in a variety of colors and anti-microbial.
9. Item 9: Behavioral Health Dining Chair
Basis of Design: Pineapple Weighted Ryno Dining Chair 1RYD-02-SD Sand Quantity Requested: 5 for Dining Room
MUST BE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH / ANTI LIGATURE FURNITURE
a. Chair to come in a curvilinear shape with no hard / sharp edges, durable polyethylene, and one-piece construction to prevent concealment issues.
b. Chair must be designed WITHOUT any creases or nooks to mitigate the ability to hide contraband. Must be one piece - with minimal-no seams.
c. Must be chemical-resistant, and water resistant and all surfaces must be wipe-cleanable.
d. Product must have a ligature-resistant, as well as tamper-resistant design.
e. Chair must be weighted at a minimum of 119 lbs. or screwed down.
f. If screws are used, they MUST be anti-ligature / tamper-resistant screws. Must not contain laminate, steel, or wood.
g. Meets or exceeds ANSI/BIFMA standards.
h. Material Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects and have at least a 10-year factory warranty.
i. If there are glides provided, they must be molded into the chair – with NO ability whatsoever to be removed.
j. Recyclable
k. Finish / material must be long-term UV stabilization; chip and / or flake resistant; impact resistant; have compression strength; available in a variety of colors and anti-microbial.
10. Item 10: Behavioral Health Collaborative Room Chair
Basis of Design: Pineapple Weighted Ryno Club Chair 1RYC-02-DB Quantity Requested: 8 Finish: Dusty Blue
MUST BE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH / ANTI LIGATURE FURNITURE
a. Chair to come in a curvilinear shape with no hard / sharp edges, durable polyethylene, and one-piece construction to prevent concealment issues.
b. Chair must be designed WITHOUT any creases or nooks to mitigate the ability to hide contraband. Must be one piece - with minimal-no seams.
c. Must be chemical-resistant, and water resistant and all surfaces must be wipe-cleanable.
d. Product must have a ligature-resistant, as well as tamper-resistant design.
e. Chair must be weighted at a minimum of 123 lbs. or screwed down.
f. If screws are used, they MUST be anti-ligature / tamper-resistant screws. Must not contain laminate, steel, or wood.
g. Meets or exceeds ANSI/BIFMA standards.
h. Material Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects and have at least a 10-year factory warranty.
i. If there are glides provided, they must be molded into the chair – with NO ability whatsoever to be removed.
j. Recyclable
k. Finish / material must be long-term UV stabilization; chip and / or flake resistant;
impact resistant; have compression strength; available in a variety of colors and anti-
11. Item 11: Behavioral Health Recliner
Basis of Design: IOA Behavioral Health Recliner 628S-11PR Quantity Requested: 6 Arm caps: Polyester, Color: 43 Concrete 3” Swivel Locking Casters Continuous footrest IOA Upholstery; LDI, California, 3 to be Color Bluebird, 3 to be Color Cattail
MUST BE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH / ANTI LIGATURE FURNITURE
a. No lever or buttons, just push back to recline to intermediate or sleep positions
b. Tamper Proof Screws and Shielded mechanism designed to minimize ligature risks
c. No loose fabric on the back or footrest
d. Continuous upholstery on the footrest (no gap)
e. Steel plate scissor guards inside & outside footrest mechanism
f. Must be chemical-resistant, water resistant and all surfaces must be wipe-cleanable.
g. Meets or exceeds ANSI/BIFMA standards.
h. Recliner to support up to 550 lbs.
i. 12-year factory warranty and 3-year warranty on upholstery
| Iowa City VA Medical Center, VISN 23 |
| 601 Highway 6 West |
| Iowa City, IA 52246-2209 |
| 9 East – Med-Psych Inpatient Unit Behavioral Health Furniture 11/06/25 |
| POC: Karyl Larson, karyl.larson@va.gov, 319-383-6158 |
| 9East Med-Psych Inpatient Unit Behavioral Health Furniture |
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