Contract Increase for Manchac Technologies

The Utah Department of Government Operations, Division of Purchasing, is pursuing a sole source procurement for Manchac Technologies to expand an existing contract for the Department of Corrections' medication dispensing system. The procurement involves acquiring an additional DOSIS System, which includes one dispensing tower, 72 medication canisters, a label printer, barcode scanner, and a five-year customer care service plan. The system is designed to improve medication dispensing efficiency across multiple correctional facilities, including the Utah State Correctional Facility and Central Utah Correctional Facility. The solicitation was open from April 12, 2023, at 9:00 AM MDT to April 19, 2023, at 2:00 PM MDT, with Ryan Reeder (rreeder@utah.gov) serving as the procurement contact. The procurement is being pursued as a sole source award, with the state asserting that this is the most appropriate procurement method due to the specialized nature of the medication dispensing system and the impracticality of a standard competitive procurement process.

The contract does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations. The procurement appears to be specifically tailored to Manchac Technologies, with the total estimated contract value increasing from the original $224,700 to $449,400. The vendor must certify they are not boycotting Israel and are not state retirees receiving benefits. The proposed expansion includes the same system components as the original procurement, with justification centered on the increasing number of offenders and the need for additional medication dispensing capabilities. The financial breakdown includes $5,000 for site package services, $145,000 for the DOSIS System, $2,700 for shipping and insurance, and $55,200 for customer care services. Payment terms are structured with 50% due upon contract signing and the remaining 50% due upon delivery, with potential for additional legislative appropriations if funding is provided.