SD24-00022 Nurse Call Light System Replacement

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, specifically California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS), is seeking a contractor to replace the existing Nurse Call Light System at California State Prison - Los Angeles County through Request for Quote (RFQ) SD24-00022. The procurement involves a comprehensive system replacement including equipment for 18 rooms, 1 tub, 2 showers, and 1 master station, with requirements for two-way communication, vandal-resistant devices, and new cabling infrastructure. Vendor qualifications include possession of a California C-7/C-10 Electrical Contractor License or B-General Building Contractor License, with a project team comprising certified technicians with confined space training, an engagement manager with 5+ years of project management experience, and nursing program subject matter experts. The RFQ uses a "Best Value" award methodology, with cost weighted at 95% and Small Business/Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation weighted at 5%. Critical procurement dates include a mandatory walk-through site visit on February 10, 2025, questions due by February 11, 2025, and final RFQ submission due February 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM PST, with a proposed contract term from March 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.

The procurement includes specific set-aside considerations for Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises, with 5% of the evaluation criteria dedicated to these designations. The current system to be replaced is a Dukane Nurse Call System, and the new solution must integrate with CCHCS' Active Directory and provide HL7 compatibility with the Electronic Health Records System. Vendor responsibilities include comprehensive services such as equipment removal, installation, testing, warranty, and training, with requirements for 24/7 toll-free technical support and specific response times based on severity levels. The RFQ allows for up to 10% of the total agreement amount to cover unanticipated tasks. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement covers full system replacement, including all parts, spare parts, installation, testing, warranty, and training costs. The system must support at least 18 concurrent patient calls and interface with multiple wireless communication systems, emphasizing the technical complexity and comprehensive nature of the proposed solution.