Prison Medical X-Ray

The State of Utah, through the Division of Purchasing and the Utah Department of Corrections, is seeking to procure a medical X-ray machine for the new state prison's Clinical Service Bureau. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation, numbered DB21-49, was released on April 8, 2021, with a bid closing date of May 13, 2021, at 12:00 PM MDT. A mandatory site visit was conducted on April 20th at 11:00 AM for potential bidders at the new prison site. The procurement is specifically for a medical diagnostic imaging product under commodity code 42200, with the objective of equipping the new prison's medical services area with an updated X-ray machine. Bidders are required to submit their responses electronically through SciQuest, provide a point-by-point response to mandatory minimum requirements, and complete the amended cost sheet. The evaluation will be based on objective criteria, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The contract will be for a five-year term and is intended to support the new prison facility, which will house 3,600 offenders in Salt Lake.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. Bidders must maintain applicable federal, state, and local licenses and are prohibited from having financial ties to entities on OFAC sanctions lists. The procurement is funded through the Utah Department of Corrections, suggesting this is a state-funded project. While no specific budget range is provided in the available documentation, the procurement is for a single medical X-ray machine for a new prison facility. Potential vendors must demonstrate compliance with all prerequisites and technical specifications for the medical imaging equipment. The procurement process emphasizes responsiveness, responsibility, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Interested bidders should carefully review all documentation and ensure they meet the technical and administrative requirements outlined in the solicitation.