6530--hospital beds VAMC asheville NC SDVOSB set-aside

36C24623Q0207

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Salient Characteristics Update

Questions and answers are at the end

Transaction #:

Functions to be performed; Replace 176 hospital beds

Essential physical characteristics; Dimensions (if applicable)

Standardized bedframe across all levels of care to include Long Term Care, Med Surg, and ICU beds.

Acute CareLong Term Care (CLC) and Med-Serg bed Salient Characteristics

Minimum length of bed deck is 84 inches or lessto accommodate standard mattress.

Must not exceed 93 inches total bed length to support elevator transport.

Built-in Bed Extender requiring no additional attachments increasing length of bed.

Minimum width of bed deck to accommodate sleep surfaces of 35 inches or greater compatible with the bedframe. Total width Must not exceed 42 inches to accommodate the doors in the CLC.

Bed deck (top of deck) can be lowered below 15 inches from the floor.

Nurse Call, Universal TV and Lighting controls must be accessible through the bed.

Bed must have three zone bed exit alarm system

Bed Exit alarms must be controlled from the footboard.

Bed Exit Alarm must have a local audible alarm and one which will sound via the nurse call system or flashing call light over the door and be capable of wireless communication to nurse-patient communication devices.

Bed exit alarm status has visible indicator from distance. When Bed alarm is set, a foot end colored light indicator visible from a distance indicating that that the bed is also in a safe position with the bed exit alarm on, the side rails up, bed in the lowest position and brakes are set. Alert will go off if any of these safety items are compromised. Bed alarms will include capability to customize alarms.

Bed exit alarm status connection to nurse call system allows for central monitoring of alarm status.

CPR function/quick release is clearly marked, at the head of the bed, and is not power dependent. The CPR function must be dampened to prevent staff injury and accessible without moving patient or side rails. The CPR function must be engaged using one hand and a one-step activation. When CPR is activated, the head of bed must go completely flat in 5 seconds or less.

the bed must have automatic night lights located underneath the bed for safer patient egress.

Integrated Bed scale with access on the footboard of the bed for staff efficiencies.

Bed scale +/- 1% accuracy of patient weight.

Update To: Bed scale shall provide accurate patient weight regardless of patient or bed position

Bed Frame has IV Pole Holders (2 at head of bed)

Two auxiliary AC outlets near foot of bed, the auxiliary outlets should not be bed power dependent and must be angled and/or covered to prevent fluid intrusion into the outlet.

Bed must have integrated battery backup system sufficient to power transport and so controls can still be accessed if power is lost.

Central electronic braking system with brakes activated from caregiver controls.

Bed braking system can be also set and released by foot pedal located at head and foot of bed.

Bed must accept a variety of surfaces/mattresses

All surfaces should be accessible and able to be cleaned with standard hospital grade disinfectants

Capable of transporting at any height

Movements must include Trendelenberg/Reverse Trendelenberg. Movement must also include automated Vascular foot positioning (i.e., no operator lifting of foot of bed deck).

Bed must support a maximum working weight of 500 pounds and bed will support attachment of single bar patient helper traction equipment with a weight capacity to hold 500 lbs.

Minimum 5 casters and minimum 5-inch bed clearance under frame

Central steering system

Bed must accommodate evacuation sleds

Siderails, in addition to meeting entrapment standards, must maintain a safe rail to floor gap to avoid staff foot injury.

61 Med-Serg Beds must have a battery-operated powered drive system for ease of transport. This requirement is not applicable to the 90 CLC (long-term) beds.

Mattresses must incorporate GEL technology and low air loss capability and an included 10year warranty.

Controls may be a combination of integrated control panels on side rails and footboard controls.

Two accessory outlets: must be covered or angled for prevention of contamination

Add-in: Beds must have a cable free solution for bed exit alarm and nurse call through the Nurse call System

Add-in: Beds must have a built-in FIPS certified wireless radio capable of communicating directly with a 3rd party solution such as Vocera Engage

ICU Bed

The ICU Bed must meet national safety standards regarding interface of both patient and caregiver, with particular attention to FDA side rail and entrapment issues. Reference: FDA / Hospital Bed System Dimensional and Assessment Guidance to Reduce Entrapment

ICU Bed shall support Patient Safety as outlined by the Institute of Medicine.

ICU Bed shall have the capacity to sustain patients up to and including 500 pounds.

The ICU Bed shall be equipped with an In-bed scale, Nurse Call, Universal TV, Pre-set and customizable Continuous Lateral Rotation Therapy (CLRT)

The ICU Bed/Mattress shall have mechanism/technology that addresses weight-based pressure redistribution, shear, friction, excess heat removal from the skin surface and moisture, manage microclimate and maintain patient position when head of bed is raised and lowered to reduce shear. Low air loss Mattress that addresses up to stage 4 ulcers.

The ICU Bed/Mattress shall possess an antimicrobial technology, which protects the surface against stain.

The ICU bed shall be capable of descending to at least 16 from floor for easy egress, chair egress, Trendelenburg and reverse Trendelenburg with angle indicator

The ICU Bed shall be Electronic Medical Record Compatible with a bed exit patient monitor.

The ICU Bed shall have controls on both side rails and footboard with built-in Help screen with tutorial to offer control and access for caregivers.

Enhanced surface system that combines pulmonary and pressure relief therapy modes.

The ICU Bed shall be equipped with the following: Mounted IV Poles, Integrated or attachable Oxygen Tank Carrier, Built-in X-Ray Sleeve, Low Air Loss therapy, Bed Scales, Retractable foot mechanism, integrated power outlet.

The ICU bed shall have a Motorized Drive with Variable Speed Control Mechanism.

The ICU bed/mattress shall have Continuous Lateral Rotation Therapy without blower box

The ICU bed/mattress shall have weight-based pressure redistribution in any bed position

The ICU bed/mattress shall have Digital Head of bed angle indicator and alarm

The ICU bed/mattress shall have 3 mode bed exit sensors with alarm silence and alarm suspend mode

The ICU bed/mattress shall have One-button patient repositioning support

The ICU bed/mattress shall have Turn assist

The ICU bed/mattress shall have manual bed retraction and extension

The ICU bed/mattress shall have Hands free emergency CPR and Trendelenburg

The ICU bed/mattress shall have History data on patient weight, head of bed elevation, chair position, and pulmonary therapies

The ICU bed/mattress shall have Therapy reminders

The ICU shall be no higher than 15 inches from the floor when fully lowered.

The ICU bed/mattress shall have Safety stop and alarm for pulmonary therapies when side rails are down

Clinical Chair

Must be powered

Must have stand assist

Must be capable of the following positions:

Stand Assist

Recline

Upright

Full-Flat Transfer

Must have dual-sided, lighted, care-giver controls

Must have integrated exit alarm

Must have dual-sided patient control with lock-out function

Must have adjustable height to a minimum of 61 inches

Must have pivoting arm rests

Must include options tray

Must have a one-touch braking system

Must have a weight capacity of 350 pounds

Must have minimum 3.5 casters

Must have maneuverability handles on both sides

Questions

question:

For the (90) CLC beds, do they need to have the drive system as well? The Acute Care Bed Salient Characteristics state that the beds must have a battery-operated powered drive system for ease of transport.  We assume the CLC beds fall under the Acute Care Bed characteristics. However, during the Bed Fair, we were told by the facility that the CLC beds do not need the powered drive system.

Answer:

No, the (90) CLC beds do not need the drive system and we d prefer them not to so that the bed height may be lowered farther. However, MedSurge and ICU must have the drive units.

Question and Answer

Is this solicitation an ALL or NONE, meaning we need to bid on all line items? Bid what you can.

Is percussion and vibration required for the pulmonary therapies on the ICU Beds?

Not required

Is full chair foot egress required on the ICU Beds?

Not required

Is powered push of a button length extension required on all beds?

Not required

Is it required to have integrated surfaces to prevent blower boxes on the footboard of beds?

Not required

Is it acceptable to have controls on the siderails at point of care instead of footboard?

It is not preferred by clinical staff to have controls on siderails at point of care due to increased COVID exposure and higher potential to disrupt a patient that is sleeping.

Is it acceptable to have powered air & nonpowered air surfaces instead of gel?

No, the surfaces need to be gel but could be a combination of both air and gel, where air can be added for something like wound care, but the gel allows for a solid foundation without power