Notice of Proposed Sole Source - Childcare Sanitizing Cabinets

Salt Lake County is pursuing a sole source procurement for six ZONO sanitizing childcare cabinets through the Division of Contracts and Procurement. The procurement specifically targets specialized sanitization equipment designed for childcare centers, with each cabinet priced at $25,400, totaling $152,400. These cabinets feature unique safety characteristics including green start buttons, emergency stops, magnetic locks, and ozone sensors that enable comprehensive disinfection of childcare items such as toys, dolls, blocks, blankets, cots, mats, crib mattresses, and crayons. The procurement notice was issued on September 23, 2022, with comments and potential objections due by September 30, 2022, at 1:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time. The cabinets are notable for their eco-friendly disinfection process, which is approved by childcare licensing and can eliminate bed bugs and lice without harmful emissions. Potential respondents are instructed to send any comments directly to Jason Yocom, the designated contact, and not through the Utah Public Procurement Place.

This procurement appears to be an unrestricted opportunity without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The sole source justification is based on the unique technological capabilities of ZONO Technologies' sanitization cabinets, which suggests that no competitive bidding will occur. The procurement is specifically for ZONO Technologies' product, indicating they are the sole vendor for this particular procurement. The budget for this project is precisely $152,400, covering six cabinets at $25,400 each. While the notice does not explicitly mention integration requirements, the cabinets are designed to be compatible with existing childcare center environments and sanitization protocols. The procurement will be handled through Salt Lake County's Division of Contracts and Procurement, with the goal of enhancing childcare center sanitation capabilities through advanced, specialized sanitization technology.