Ultrasound Services for the Utah Department of Corrections

The Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered DS20-70 for ultrasound and radiology services at the Utah State Prison and Central Utah Correctional Facility locations. The procurement seeks to contract with a qualified medical imaging provider to deliver on-site ultrasound services for offenders, with services to be prescribed by physicians, physician assistants, or nurse practitioners. Bidders must provide ultrasound technologists/sonographers with a minimum of two years of experience and an OB specialty certification. The solicitation requires electronic proposal submission through SciQuest, including a completed cost sheet and point-by-point response to mandatory minimum requirements. Specific commodity codes for this procurement include medical diagnostic imaging (42200) and healthcare provider specialist services (85120, 85121). The bid was opened on 12/30/2019 and was set to close on 1/20/2020 at 2:00 PM Mountain Standard Time, with a proposed contract term of five years. Bidders must maintain all applicable federal, state, and local licenses throughout the contract period.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must be prepared to provide comprehensive ultrasound services with the potential for technological upgrades and modifications within the original procurement's scope. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documents, the contract is structured to select the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for a five-year term. The procurement appears open to medical imaging and healthcare service providers with the requisite qualifications and technical capabilities. Bidders will need to demonstrate compliance with medical licensing requirements, professional certifications, and the ability to perform ultrasound services in a correctional facility setting. The contract suggests a focus on providing flexible, high-quality medical imaging services that can adapt to the unique needs of the Utah Department of Corrections' facilities.