Audiology Screening Clinic Vehicle

The State of Utah, through its Division of Purchasing and Department of Administrative Services, Division of Fleet, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for an Audiology Screening Clinic Vehicle, solicitation number CH21-59. The procurement seeks detailed vendor insights and market research regarding a specialized mobile medical vehicle designed for hearing screening services. The RFI was open from April 15, 2021, at 10:00 AM MDT to April 29, 2021, at 2:00 PM MDT, with all vendor questions required to be submitted through SCIQUEST during the designated Q&A period. The solicitation encompasses multiple commodity codes, including patient care, vehicle bodies, medical supplies, medical diagnostic imaging, and healthcare provider specialist services. Vendors were explicitly informed that this RFI does not guarantee a contract and serves primarily as a market research and information-gathering exercise. The state indicated that all submitted information would be protected under Section 63G-2-305, ensuring vendor confidentiality.

While the RFI does not specify precise set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, it suggests a comprehensive approach to gathering market intelligence about mobile medical screening vehicles. The document references a "Mobile Hearing Screening Clinic Van Specifications" attachment, implying specific technical requirements for the proposed vehicle, though detailed specifications were not fully disclosed in the provided documentation. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors were identified in the available materials. The procurement appears focused on understanding market capabilities for a specialized medical screening vehicle, with potential future competitive bidding. While no specific budget range was mentioned, the complexity of outfitting a mobile medical screening vehicle suggests a potentially significant investment. The state's approach indicates a thorough due diligence process to explore vendor capabilities and innovative solutions for a mobile audiology screening platform.