Sit to Stand Lift for Department of Human Services

The State of Utah's Division of Purchasing, specifically for the Department of Human Services' Division of Services for People with Disabilities (DHS/DSPD), issued a Request for Bid/Quotes (RFQ) under solicitation #JH18059 for specialized medical equipment. The procurement sought a comprehensive set of assistive devices including a Sit to Stand Lift with 440 lbs capacity, a Convaid Adult Stroller, swinging door hinges, and a Shower Tub Buddy with tilt. This was an invitation-only procurement targeting vendors with pre-existing Master Agreements with the State of Utah, with strict requirements for installation according to manufacturer specifications and mandatory training for the receiving family. The bid was opened on January 2, 2018, with a firm closing date of January 9, 2018, at 2:00 PM Mountain Standard Time. Vendors were required to provide all equipment, installation, training, shipping, and freight to be delivered specifically to Marysvale, Utah. The solicitation emphasized complete compliance with Utah Procurement Code and Administrative Code, expressly prohibiting multiple or alternate bids. Ultimately, 101 Mobility Utah was awarded the contract as the low-cost responsive and responsible bidder.

The procurement did not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract was structured as a statewide cooperative contract, suggesting potential broader usage beyond this specific procurement. While no comprehensive budget range was detailed in the available documentation, the procurement was focused on specialized medical mobility equipment with specific functional requirements. The invitation-only nature of the bid implies a pre-qualified vendor pool with established relationships with the State of Utah. The procurement required vendors to have an existing Master Agreement, which suggests a sophisticated vendor qualification process. The total value of the contract appears relatively modest, covering the specific equipment set and associated installation and training services for a single location in Marysvale. The focus was clearly on meeting specific functional needs for assistive technology rather than a large-scale infrastructure project.