Ceiling Lift - Department of Workforce Services

The State of Utah's Division of Purchasing, specifically for the Department of Workforce Services, issued a solicitation (JH18053) for a specialized ceiling lift system to be installed in Logan, Utah. The procurement is a targeted, invitation-only event focused on acquiring a specific Humanacare Roomer S Dual Strap Ceiling Lift with H-Track configuration. The comprehensive procurement includes six distinct line items: the ceiling lift unit, two different sling types (small bath and small general purpose), H-Track configuration rails and rollers, wall mount brackets, and full installation services. The solicitation was open from December 20, 2017, with a firm closing date of December 28, 2017, at 2:00 PM Mountain Standard Time. Strict procurement guidelines were established, including prohibitions on multiple or alternate bids, and a requirement that only pre-approved vendors from the Approved Vendor List (AVL) could participate in the bidding process.

The procurement was exclusively limited to vendors currently on the state's Approved Vendor List, effectively restricting participation to a pre-qualified pool of contractors. Communication protocols were tightly controlled, with specific guidelines governing vendor interactions during the bidding process. The contract was ultimately awarded to 101 Mobility Utah, with the procurement calling for one complete set of equipment and installation services. While specific budget details were not explicitly outlined in the provided documentation, the procurement represented a targeted, specialized acquisition for the Department of Workforce Services. The solicitation emphasized precise manufacturer specifications for installation and delivery, indicating a rigorous technical standard for the selected vendor. The procurement was conducted using US Dollars and represented a secondary step in an existing vendor qualification process, suggesting a structured, methodical approach to equipment acquisition.