SB_Questions and Answers B-17332~1.docx
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- Solicitation number
- 21-426DOC-SOURC-B-17332
- Issued by
- Will County, Illinois
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This document contains questions and answers related to a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) for the lease of various medical equipment at the Joliet Treatment Center. The RFP seeks proposals for a range of medical equipment, including a multi-slice CT scanner, general radiology unit, dialysis unit, contrast media injector, hematology analyzer, urinalysis analyzer, coagulation analyzer, blood gas analyzer, bariatric patient beds, medication dispensers, and other patient beds. The delivery of the equipment must occur between August 29, 2021, and September 29, 2021. The RFP indicates a preference for specific models but allows for consideration of equal alternatives. IDOC will work with the successful vendor to finalize the delivery date by June 30, 2021.
The RFP provides guidance on pricing, including a checkbox to indicate that the vendor should refer to the attached BIDBUY purchase order for the initial term pricing. The RFP also clarifies that the use of brand names is for the purpose of describing the desired standard of quality, performance, and characteristics, and that "or equal" submissions will not be rejected due to minor differences in design, construction, or features, as long as the product is suitable for the intended use. The burden of proof that the product is equal is on the bidder.
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| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Forms A Section V.18.1~78.doc | DOC document | |
| Notice to Bidders and Offerors Regarding Acceptance of Only Electronic Submission_47_2.pdf | ||
| Forms B Section V.20.1~52.docx | DOCX document | |
| B-17332 Notice of Award SIGNED.pdf | ||
| Medical Equipment IFB_1.docx | DOCX document | |
| B-17332 Pre-Bid WebEx.docx | DOCX document |
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MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LEASE JOLIET TREATMENT CENTER - 21-426DOC-SOURC-B-17332
Vendor Questions:
1. Siting Requirements – do you need room drawings?
Answer: No
1. Timing for install and build out – when will the facility be finished?
Answer: Delivery must be made between 8/29/2021 and 9/29/2021. DOC will work with the vendor by 06/30/2021 for final and specific delivery date
1. Do you need applications training/support, or do they already know how to use the equipment?
Answer: Yes
1. Floor mounted or ceiling mounted for the Proteus Rad Room?
Answer: Agency has no preference
1. Floor mounted or ceiling mounted for the injector?
Answer: Agency has no preference
1. What type of scans will the facility be doing on the CT (i.e. Cardiac, etc.)?
Answer: Head/Chest/Abdomen/Extremities. Infusion capability for Head/Chest/Abdominal studies, CT angiography brain/lung/possibly cardiac/renal perfusion/Abdominal aortic vascular studies/ Head/Carotid vascular studies/ Cardiac calcium
1. If we (vendor) can provide the requested models in the RFP, does the agency prefer to procure the requested models to any other equivalents that may be available in the market, since the agency has not specified any other approved equivalent in the RFP?
Answer: The use of a brand name is for the purpose of describing the standard of quality, performance, and characteristics desired and is not intended to limit or restrict competition. "Or equal" submissions will not be rejected because of minor differences in design, construction or features that do not affect the suitability of the product for its intended use. Burden of proof that the product is equal is on the bidder.
1. In section 2 Pricing, under item 2.5.1, there is a check box, _ if checked, see the attached BIDBUY Purchase order for the Vendors price for the initial term? Should we check that box?
Answer: Yes, check the box.
1. Do you require a “Ceiling-Mounted” digital x-ray tube system or “Floor-Mounted” digital x-ray tube system for the medical facility?
Answer: Agency has no preference
1. As far as the operating system, do you require a “Windows 10” based x-ray system?
Answer: Preferred but not required. System should be able to interface with Window 7.
All questions are provided exactly as written by the bidder.
Items they are bidding on:
1. Multi-Slice CT Scanner, Discovery CT-750HD or Agency-approved equivalent
2. General Radiology Unit, Proteus XR/a or Agency-approved equivalent
3. Dialysis Unit with supply/waste Box, 2008T/8191 or Agency-approved equivalent
4. Contrast media injector for the CT unit, Stellant D Dual Syringe with OCS Ceiling Mount or Agency-approved equivalent
5. Hematology Analyzer, Advia 120 or Agency-approved equivalent
6. Urinalysis Analyzer, Clinitek Atlas or Agency-approved equivalent
7. Coagulation, Analyzer Sysmex CA-620 or Agency-approved equivalent
8. Blood gas analyzer, pHOx Ultra or Agency-approved Equivalent
9. Bariatric Patient Bed, TotalCare Plus or Agency-Approved Equivalent
10. Patient Beds, Advanta 2 or Agency-approved equivalent
11. Main Medication dispenser, Medstation 3500 6 drawer or Agency-approved Equivalent
12. Aux. Medication Dispenser, Medstation 3500 7 drawer or Agency-approved equivalent
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