RFQ- Service Contract for Mobile Audiometric Services, On-Site Hearing Exams

The State of Oregon is seeking a service contract for Mobile Audiometric Services, specifically targeting on-site hearing exams across multiple state agencies and jurisdictions including Lake County and Albany City. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) solicits a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive audiometric testing services for approximately 150 audiograms annually, covering baseline, annual, and retest examinations. The services must be performed by a licensed audiologist or certified technician using a mobile vehicle, adhering to Oregon Occupational Noise Standards and federal regulations. Required professional credentials include a State of Oregon Audiologist license and Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC) certification. The contractor will be responsible for conducting audiometric tests at specific frequencies, potentially including optional otoscopic examinations, and must provide detailed audiogram reviews to the Oregon State Police Health & Safety Manager after each testing cycle. The solicitation was posted on April 24, 2025, with proposal responses due by May 8, 2025, covering agency locations across Northwest, Southwest, and East Regions of Oregon, including sites in Albany, Portland, Salem, Bend, and other key locations.

The contract appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, and bidders must possess a valid Oregon business registration. The maximum compensation for the contract is set at $250,000, with a contract duration extending until May 7, 2030. Comprehensive insurance requirements mandate that the contractor maintain professional liability, commercial general liability, and workers' compensation insurance, with the State of Oregon listed as an additional insured party. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly identified, the solicitation suggests a systematic approach to statewide audiometric service delivery across multiple state facilities. The contractor must provide all necessary testing equipment and be prepared to integrate with existing state agency health and safety protocols. Potential respondents should note the extensive geographic coverage required, spanning 38 total sites across Oregon's diverse regions, which indicates a robust and comprehensive service requirement. The contract's structure suggests a preference for experienced medical service providers with specialized audiometric testing capabilities and extensive mobile service infrastructure.