1002 Autosealer

The Utah Department of Corrections' Clinical Services Bureau is conducting a sole source procurement for three AutoSealers from RX Systems Inc., specifically the Version 4, 2 card, 3 second seal, 110 Volt devices (Item #1002). The procurement, identified as Solicitation Number RR23-36, was open from March 30, 2023, at 2:00 PM MDT to April 6, 2023, at 4:30 PM MDT, with the primary objective of replacing existing pharmacy packaging equipment. The AutoSealers are specialized medical packaging devices designed to work exclusively with RX blister packages and paddles, requiring only a 110 electric outlet without additional air compressor lines or hoses. The equipment's dimensions are 17"x16.5" x 14", and the procurement is categorized under multiple medical-related commodity codes including medical supplies, patient care products, and medical sterilization products. The procurement contact is Ryan Reeder, and interested vendors are required to submit detailed responses through the Division of Purchasing, with an opportunity to challenge the sole source approach by proving they can provide comparable products.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. RX Systems Inc. is the incumbent and sole-source vendor for this specific equipment, with the procurement justified by the unique compatibility of their blister packages and paddles. The total contract value is estimated at $14,970.00, which includes $408.00 for freight costs, with the purchase covering three AutoSealers at $4,990.00 each. Additional optional items include AutoSealer Rails at $325.00 per pair and various sealing paddles ranging from $125.00 to $135.00. The procurement will be funded through Fund 1000, Agency 410, and is tax-exempt. Payment terms offer flexibility, including credit card options or approved credit applications with 2% 10 Net 30 terms. The vendor provides a Rapid Reward Warranty and lifetime free phone support for the units, and the state indicates that additional legislative funding may be added to the awarded contract if additional funds are provided by the legislature.