Ophthalmic Examination Equipment - Fulton Reception & Diagnostic Center

The State of Missouri, specifically for Cass County's Fulton Reception & Diagnostic Center, is soliciting proposals for ophthalmic examination equipment through a Request for Proposal (RFP) numbered RFPC30034901700477. The procurement seeks six specific pieces of medical equipment: an ophthalmic examination chair, instrument stand, refractor, slit lamp, desk-mounted chart projector, and tonometer, with one unit required for each item. Technical specifications are detailed, with Marco brand models serving as reference standards, though functional equivalents are acceptable. Vendors must provide specific details including brand/model, delivery timeframes, and warranty information for each item. The solicitation period runs from November 23, 2016, to December 6, 2016, with proposals due by 2:00 PM CST, and the contract period will span one year from the date of award. Interested vendors can arrange facility tours by contacting Joan Schwede at (573) 592-4040 x:211, and must submit responses either electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as hard copies to the Division of Purchasing. Delivery terms are FOB Destination to the Fulton Reception & Diagnostic Center at 1393 Highway O, Fulton, MO 65251, with payment terms of Net 45 Days.

The solicitation documents do not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on vendor participation. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure that might require integration. The RFP does not disclose the total estimated contract value or specific budget range for the equipment procurement. All vendors appear eligible to respond, with the state indicating they will evaluate proposals to identify the most advantageous offer. The technical specifications require each piece of equipment to meet specific performance criteria, such as the examination chair accommodating patients up to 350 pounds and the slit lamp offering multiple magnification options. Vendors must complete and submit Exhibits A through E, including detailed pricing pages, and acknowledge all mandatory terms by typing "Yes" in the Vendor Response box. The procurement point of contact is Laurie Borchelt, who can be reached at 573-751-1702 or Laurie.Borchelt@oa.mo.gov for any additional inquiries.