Personal Emergency Response System for Clients of Jefferson County Office for the Aging
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 145789
- State
- New York
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Point of contact
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- Amanda McCracken bids@jeffersoncountyny.gov (315) 785-3077
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About this opportunity
Jefferson County, New York Office for the Aging is requesting proposals for Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) services, with proposals due September 30, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. EST. The contractor must demonstrate good faith efforts to achieve 20% minority- or woman-owned business enterprise participation under Article 15-A of the Executive Law.
The scope requires the contractor to supply, install, and maintain electronic call devices in clients' residences; link devices via telephone line or cell phone to a central emergency response center; operate a 24-hour monitoring and response facility; and render monthly itemized statements by the 10th day of the following month. All labor, materials, travel, equipment, installation, training, and removal costs must be included in quoted fees with no additional charges to clients or the County. The contractor must comply with New York State regulations, federal law, and Standards for PERS Equipment per 18 NYCRR 505.33(g).
The initial contract term is four years from award, with an optional one-year renewal for a maximum total of five years. Pricing proposals must specify installation cost per unit and monthly monitoring cost per unit. Units installed or removed during partial months are billed pro-rata. Payment is due within 30 days of County approval and audit; the County will not be responsible for payment after notifying the contractor of a client's discharge from the program.
The contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage with minimum limits including $1 million commercial general liability and workers' compensation. Bidders must certify compliance with New York State General Municipal Law Section 103-d regarding non-collusive bidding and Section 103-g requiring Iranian Investment Disclosure certification. Proposals are accepted electronically via the Jefferson County Purchasing Department webpage, by mail, or in person at the Jefferson County Historic Court House in Watertown, New York.
Opportunity text
The purpose of this RFP is to obtain proposals for securing the services of a qualified firm to provide Personal Emergency Response Services (PERS) to eligible clients residing in Jefferson County. The Personal Response System consists of an electronic call device which is installed in the client's residence and linked via the clients' telephone line or cell phone, with a central emergency response center (monitoring agency). In case of sudden illness, accident or other emergency, the client can notify the emergency response center immediately in order to secure assistance. The responder working with Jefferson County's Office for the Aging, will supply, install, and maintain an electronic call device in the client's home and operate a central emergency response center.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Iranian Investment Disclosure.pdf | ||
| Bid Proposal and Non-Collusive Bidding Certification.pdf | ||
| Non-Bidders Response.pdf | ||
| 26-89 RFP Document.pdf |
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