On-Site Magnetic Resonance Imaging MRI

The State of Utah's Division of Purchasing, specifically for the Utah Department of Corrections, is seeking a contractor to provide on-site mobile Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) services through Solicitation KM20-104. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for mobile MRI services on an as-needed basis, with a required mobile MRI scanner of at least 1.5 Tesla capacity. Contractors must demonstrate a minimum of two years of clinical experience providing MRI services and employ a licensed radiology technologist capable of performing MRIs. The solicitation mandates full compliance with state and federal patient safety regulations, with bidders required to submit detailed vendor information including legal company name, contact details, tax identification, and business type. Electronic bid submissions must be completed through SciQuest, with bidders expected to provide point-by-point responses to mandatory minimum requirements. The procurement timeline indicates the solicitation was opened on 6/10/2020 and closed on 6/22/2020, with an anticipated contract term of five years. Evaluation criteria will focus on pricing, with the contract expected to result in a single award to the most responsive and responsible offeror under commodity code 42200 for medical diagnostic imaging services.

The solicitation documents do not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. The procurement appears to be open to qualified medical imaging service providers with demonstrated experience in mobile MRI services. The contract is specifically targeted at serving the Utah Department of Corrections, suggesting a specialized service requirement for correctional medical imaging. While no specific budget range is detailed in the provided documentation, the five-year contract term and on-site, as-needed service model suggest potential flexibility in service delivery and pricing. The use of electronic bidding through SciQuest indicates a preference for streamlined, digital procurement processes. The commodity code 42200 suggests the procurement is specifically focused on medical diagnostic imaging and nuclear medicine products, with a particular emphasis on mobile MRI capabilities. The procurement appears designed to establish a long-term, reliable mobile MRI service partnership for the Utah Department of Corrections.