Hepatitis Vaccines

The State of Utah's Division of Purchasing has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation number LD19052 for Hepatitis A, B, and Tuberculosis vaccination services for the Department of Public Safety (DPS). The procurement aims to facilitate comprehensive immunization baseline checks and complete required vaccinations for DPS employees who may be potentially exposed to these diseases during interactions with the homeless population, particularly following Operation Rio Grande. The solicitation was open from April 23, 2019, to May 6, 2019, with an anticipated contract duration of five years. Bidders are required to maintain applicable licenses, provide company information, and understand submission requirements. The state expects to award multiple contracts based on the lowest bid per region, with bidders able to specify which regions they are willing to serve. The procurement approach is focused on identifying the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a key objective of addressing insufficient vaccination coverage among DPS employees. Evaluation criteria will likely include pricing, regional coverage, and ability to meet technical and licensing requirements.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. The procurement appears open to qualified medical service providers capable of delivering vaccination services across multiple regions of Utah. While no incumbent vendors are specifically named, the document suggests this is a new contract addressing a previously unmet need for comprehensive employee vaccination services. The state anticipates potential technological upgrades and allows for modification of maintenance or service agreements to incorporate new technologies specific to the vaccination procurement. Though an exact budget range is not specified, the five-year contract duration and statewide scope suggest a potentially significant contract value. Interested bidders would need to demonstrate capability to provide vaccinations for Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and tuberculosis screening across various DPS employee locations, with the ability to conduct baseline immunization checks and complete required vaccinations for employees at potential risk of exposure.