Duress Devices, Monitoring System, and Maglocks for SACU Homes

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS), is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) # S-10000-00009432 for Duress Devices, Monitoring Systems, and Magnetic Locks for 20 Stabilization and Crisis Unit (SACU) homes across Oregon. The procurement seeks a qualified vendor to provide up to 200 wearable duress devices, centralized control software, alarm systems, and ongoing maintenance and support. Key deliverables include installing new magnetic locks, repairing existing lock systems, implementing a comprehensive monitoring system with zone-based alarm capabilities, and providing 24/7 technical support with guaranteed 24-hour response times. Mandatory pre-bid walk-through tours are required, and bids must be submitted through the OregonBuys e-procurement system by November 26, 2024. The evaluation will be conducted on a pass/fail basis with award determined by the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The anticipated initial contract term is 12 months, with potential extensions up to 10 years, and the system implementation deadline is set for February 28, 2025.

The ITB includes specific provisions for Certified Disadvantaged Business Outreach, requiring bidders to demonstrate opportunities for minority-owned, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and emerging small businesses to participate in subcontracting. Bidders must provide a detailed Certified Disadvantaged Business Outreach Plan, indicating their certification status, listing previously contracted certified firms, and describing steps to solicit certified subcontractors. The procurement offers preferences for Oregon-based businesses and encourages the use of recycled materials. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the document suggests an existing infrastructure of magnetic locks across 20 SACU homes that will require integration with the new system. Though precise budget figures are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the procurement—covering device procurement, installation, ongoing maintenance, and support—indicates a substantial contract value. Bidders must also complete a Responsibility Inquiry demonstrating financial stability, technical expertise, and capacity to fulfill the contract requirements.