DVS Nurse call System

The Ohio Department of Veterans Services (ODVS) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for an Emergency Nurse Call Solution at the Ohio Veterans Home-Georgetown, a 168-bed long-term care facility. The primary objective is to replace the existing Zettler-based Tyco/Simplex-Grinnell emergency nurse call system with a comprehensive, turnkey hardwired or hardwired/wireless hybrid solution. Key requirements include centralized alerting and reporting with granular data tracking on staff presence, emergency events, bed calls, and resident wait times, as well as audio and visual displays visible from nursing stations and common areas. The RFI, numbered SRC0000036297, requires electronic submissions in PDF and Excel format through Ohio Buys, with a maximum 20-page response limit using font size 10 or greater. Responses are due by January 27, 2026, and ODVS may invite selected respondents to present and demonstrate their solutions during the week of February 9-11, 2026, with each presentation allocated 90 minutes. Potential vendors must indicate three preferred time slots from four daily available slots, and while this RFI is non-binding, it serves to identify potential suppliers capable of delivering an effective emergency nurse call solution.

The State of Ohio demonstrates a preference for Ohio-based companies or firms with significant Ohio presence, defined as having Ohio headquarters where services are produced or demonstrating economic presence through Ohio tax payments and Secretary of State registration. Responses are considered public records under Ohio law unless specifically marked as exempt, confidential, or trade secret with a statutory basis noted on separate pages. The RFI explicitly states that responding does not prohibit vendors from participating in future competitive procurements, and ODVS will not be responsible for any costs incurred in preparing RFI responses. No specific pricing structure or award value is outlined in the documentation, as this is an informational inquiry designed to explore potential solutions. The procurement is specifically for Butler County and targets a comprehensive solution that cannot rely solely on wireless technology. Respondents must provide a solution that integrates with the existing long-term care environment and meets the specific technological and operational needs of the Ohio Veterans Home-Georgetown facility.