Amendment to 176056 Abbott Laboratories

The Utah Public Procurement Place has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract (KM22-34) for an amendment to contract 176056 with Abbott Laboratories, focusing on comprehensive health care provider specialist services and medical diagnostic imaging products. The procurement encompasses a wide range of medical services including lab services, medical imaging radiology, pharmacy, chiropractic services, medical diagnostics testing, audiology and speech language pathology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, optometry, and medical diagnostic imaging equipment such as ultrasound, MRI, and x-ray systems. The solicitation was open from September 22, 2021, to September 29, 2021, at 3:00 PM MDT, with a specific procurement method designated as Sole Source. Potential vendors have the opportunity to challenge the sole source designation by submitting detailed documentation proving alternative sources or comparable products. The state's procurement approach allows for potential legislative appropriations that could add additional funding to the contract, with specific evaluation criteria focused on verifying unique service capabilities and potential cost-effectiveness.

The procurement includes specific vendor compliance requirements, such as a non-boycott certification regarding the State of Israel and mandatory disclosure of connections to Utah Retirement Systems. While the document does not explicitly outline set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, it provides a mechanism for vendors to demonstrate their capabilities and potentially compete for the contract. The solicitation is conducted using US Dollars, with Kayla Medina serving as the primary contact for potential questions or challenges. Although specific award values are not explicitly stated, the broad scope of services and the amendment to an existing contract suggest a potentially significant contract value. The sole source procurement method indicates that Abbott Laboratories is likely the preferred or only vendor capable of meeting the state's specific medical service and diagnostic imaging requirements, which could imply a unique technological infrastructure or specialized service offering that is not readily available from alternative providers.