Audiology Services

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for comprehensive audiology services at Utah State Correctional Facility (USCF) in Salt Lake City and Central Utah Correctional Facility (CUCF) in Gunnison. The contract seeks a qualified provider to deliver all-inclusive audiology services to inmates, including on-site hearing evaluations, fitting and maintenance of hearing aids, and minor repairs. Mandatory requirements include employing a certified audiologist, providing on-site hearing evaluations, and interpreting and submitting patient testing results. The evaluation will be conducted in multiple stages, with a technical scoring framework allocating 70% weight (1,000 points) to criteria such as qualifications, staff training, audiologist oversight, and scope of work fulfillment, and 30% weight (429 points) to cost evaluation. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Bonfire by December 19, 2025, with a five-year contract term anticipated. Offerors must meet three mandatory minimum requirements and will be evaluated based on their technical response, with a minimum technical score of 600 points required to pass.

There are no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the solicitation documents. The RFP does not restrict responses to disadvantaged enterprises or specify particular organizational types. Contractors must comply with extensive requirements, including maintaining professional licensing, submitting to background checks, and adhering to Utah Correctional facilities' security protocols. All contractor and subcontractor employees must provide detailed background information and comply with security measures when entering prison facilities. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the cost proposal sheet includes detailed pricing categories for various audiology services, hearing aid devices, diagnostic tests, batteries, and related accessories. The State intends to make two separate awards, one for each correctional facility, with the lowest-cost offeror receiving full cost points and others receiving proportional points. Proposals exceeding 200 percent of the lowest bid will receive no cost points, and the total contract value will be determined through the competitive bidding process.