American Society of Addiction Medicine Live Training

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, in collaboration with the Department of Human Services, is pursuing a sole-source procurement for American Society of Addiction Medicine Live Training, specifically targeting Alcohol/Drug Abuse Prevention training services. The procurement, identified as solicitation NH20018, is intended to be awarded directly to Training for Change, with a public notice period running from August 2, 2019, at 11:00 AM MDT to August 9, 2019, at 2:00 PM MDT. The procurement encompasses live training services related to vocational training, patient care, medical diagnostics, and healthcare provider specialist services. The state is seeking comprehensive training focused on addiction medicine and prevention strategies, with an explicit goal of allowing potential alternative vendors to challenge the sole-source designation if they can demonstrate comparable service capabilities. The solicitation requires vendors to provide detailed documentation demonstrating their ability to meet the training specifications, with the Division of Purchasing reserving the right to evaluate and potentially modify the procurement approach based on received challenges.

While the documentation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or vendor restrictions, the sole-source nature of the procurement suggests a targeted approach to vendor selection. The procurement appears focused on securing specialized training services from a specific provider, Training for Change, with an emphasis on their unique capabilities in addiction medicine training. No specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated in the available documentation. The commodity codes associated with the procurement suggest the training will involve specialized healthcare and vocational education services. The state's procurement approach indicates a preference for a direct award to a vendor with demonstrated expertise in addiction medicine training, while maintaining an open mechanism for alternative vendors to propose equivalent services. The procurement process includes a public notice period that allows for potential vendor challenges, reflecting a balanced approach to sole-source procurement.