Non-Emergency Medical Transportation for Utah State Prison Infirmary

The Utah Department of Corrections is seeking a non-emergency medical transportation contractor through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation number DS20-111, released on May 21, 2020, with responses due by May 28, 2020, at 2:00 PM MDT. The procurement is for transportation services from the Utah State Prison Infirmary to the University of Utah Medical Center, South Jordan Clinic, and other locations as requested by UDC Clinical Services. The successful bidder must provide a large passenger van, bus, or ambulance capable of transporting patients on stretchers or wheelchairs, with accommodations for two correctional officers. Key requirements include having appropriate vehicle insurance, being registered with the Utah State Division of Corporations, and demonstrating compliance with all mandatory minimum requirements outlined in the solicitation. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and will have a five-year term. Bidders must submit their responses electronically through SciQuest and provide point-by-point responses to the scope of work detailed in Attachment C of the document.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement uses commodity codes related to transportation services, patient transport, and healthcare facilities. While no incumbent vendors are specified in the provided documentation, the contract appears to be structured for open competition among qualified transportation providers. The document does not provide a specific budget range or award value, though the comprehensive nature of the transportation services suggests a potentially significant contract value given the five-year term and specialized medical transportation requirements. Potential bidders must demonstrate technical capability to safely transport patients, maintain appropriate insurance coverage, and comply with correctional facility transportation protocols. Electronic submission through SciQuest indicates a preference for digital procurement processes, which may streamline the bidding and evaluation process for both the Utah Department of Corrections and potential contractors.