RFP - 2026 Durable Medical Equipment Providers

The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is issuing a Request for Proposals to procure Durable Medical Equipment (DME) providers for Fulton County, Georgia. The procurement seeks qualified firms capable of providing a comprehensive range of DME services and equipment, including hospital beds (standard, bariatric, and full electric), medical lift chairs, Hoyer lifts, shower chairs, wheelchairs, and incontinent supplies. In addition to equipment provision, successful vendors must demonstrate capabilities in maintenance, repair, delivery, and training services, with specific requirements including same-day delivery options, overnight and weekend delivery availability, 24-hour repair services, equipment pickup for returns and exchanges, and training provided to individuals and caregivers at the time of delivery. The RFP evaluation criteria emphasize vendor experience related to the scope of services and assigned personnel (40 percent weight), vendor rates (10 percent), required services capabilities (25 percent), and vendor experience serving older adults and adults with disabilities transitioning from nursing facilities (25 percent). Proposals must be submitted in Microsoft Word or PDF format and are limited to three pages, including firm experience and pricing information from Exhibit A. The deadline for submitting questions is 5:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, June 12, 2025, and proposals must be received by 5:00 p.m. EST on Friday, June 27, 2025. ARC intends to award the contract by July 2025, with the contract term running from July 2025 through June 30, 2026, and potential for two additional one-year renewal options based on satisfactory performance and fund availability.

No set-aside designations or restrictions specific to disadvantaged enterprises or particular organization types are explicitly identified in the RFP documentation provided. However, all respondents must comply with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act by providing an E-Verify affidavit and must disclose any potential conflicts of interest for ARC's legal counsel review. All proposals become public records under Georgia Open Records law, with information marked as confidential limited to trade secrets and proprietary information as defined by state law. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requirements are referenced in the procurement materials. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available documentation; interested firms should contact the ARC procurement office at ehill-attkisson@atlantaregional.org or visit https://atlantaregional.org/procurement/2026-durable-medical-equipment-providers/ for additional details regarding budget parameters and technical specifications.