Patient and Wheelchair Lifts

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing issued a Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSQ) for Patient and Wheelchair Lifts on February 3, 2017, with responses due by March 3, 2017, at 6:00 PM MST. The procurement seeks to establish an open-ended approved vendor list for companies providing patient and wheelchair lifts, with prequalification for a 12-month period. The solicitation covers two primary commodity codes: 42192 for patient transport products including wheelchairs and patient scooters, and 42190 for medical supplies and medical facility products. Vendors must submit comprehensive documentation, including a point-by-point response to mandatory minimum requirements, vendor information, references, and a completed vendor response form. The evaluation process will be conducted according to objective criteria outlined in the Utah Procurement Code, with vendors assessed on their qualifications, capabilities, and ability to meet the state's specific medical transportation and mobility equipment needs.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Two vendors were ultimately awarded through this procurement: 101 Mobility Utah and Ability 2 Elevate, Inc. The State retains the right to reopen the solicitation to allow additional vendors to submit responses, but no more frequently than every twelve months. While specific award values or budget ranges are not detailed in the available documentation, the procurement is designed to create a pre-approved vendor list for ongoing patient and wheelchair lift procurement. The open-ended nature of the contract suggests flexibility for state agencies to utilize these prequalified vendors as needed for medical mobility equipment acquisitions. Vendors interested in future opportunities will need to demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in medical transportation and mobility solutions to be considered for inclusion on the approved vendor list.