Personal Emergency Response Systems and Medication Dispensary Devices

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services is conducting an open-ended Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) for Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) and Medication Dispensary Devices (MDD) to establish an Approved Vendor List (AVL). The procurement seeks vendors to provide installation, monitoring, and maintenance of emergency communication and medication management devices for individuals with intellectual disabilities, related conditions, or acquired brain injuries receiving services through the department. Qualified contractors must be approved Medicaid providers, maintain active registration with the Utah Department of Commerce, and possess a current Federal Communications Commission Equipment Authorization. Vendors will be responsible for selling or leasing equipment, providing customer service, scheduling installations, testing and maintaining devices, and monitoring emergency response systems. The RFSQ is open-ended, allowing vendors to submit qualifications at any time, with an AVL validity period of 18 months. Evaluation will be based on submitted documentation, including forms demonstrating compliance with technical, operational, and regulatory requirements.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types were explicitly detailed in the documentation. The procurement does not guarantee any minimum contract volumes or client referrals, with the department emphasizing that client needs will be the primary consideration for service allocation. Pricing will be based on predefined rates established by DHS, subject to legislative appropriations and budgetary constraints. The contract structure is non-fixed and rate-based, with payment determined by individual units of service provided. Monthly monitoring fees vary depending on equipment type, with options for leased or purchased systems and additional features like fall detection. While no specific incumbent vendors were identified, the contract template indicates that awards will likely result in multiple vendors being placed on the Approved Vendor List. The rate table provides a framework for installation fees, equipment costs, and monthly monitoring charges, though specific total contract value or budget range was not disclosed in the available documentation.