Sentry Products Personal Alarm Transmitters 15RP034

The California Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero is conducting a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of 400 Sentry Products Personal Alarm Transmitters (LC-110 A/H) for their hospital alarm system. The solicitation, identified as RFQ 15RP034, requires vendors to submit responses by February 23, 2016, at 11:00 A.M. Deliveries can be made in batches of 100 or more, with the first batch required within 20 days after receipt of order, during regular working hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who meets all administrative and technical requirements. Shipping terms are F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid, and written questions must be submitted by February 16, 2016. Vendors must provide personal alarm transmitters that are compatible with the existing hospital alarm system and meet the specific technical specifications outlined in the RFQ.

The solicitation includes preferences for certified small businesses and disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBE), with a 5% preference available for certified small businesses or non-small businesses demonstrating at least 25% California certified small business participation. While the mandatory DVBE participation requirement is waived, vendors can receive an incentive ranging from 1% to 5% for DVBE participation. The procurement is specifically for San Luis Obispo County and is limited to Sentry Products as the designated manufacturer. No specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated in the provided documentation. The procurement appears to be focused on replacing or expanding the current hospital alarm system infrastructure, with an emphasis on supporting California-based small businesses and disabled veteran-owned enterprises through the evaluation and selection process.