Vocera Badges, Batteries, Chargers, and Clips - CADC & MVDC

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities is conducting a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Vocera communication technology equipment through OhioBuys, the state's procurement platform. The procurement specifically seeks 330 units of Vocera V5000 Smartbadges with a two-year warranty, 330 corresponding V5000 batteries, and 330 eight-bay universal chargers, with precise product identification numbers including Smartbadge Part #225-05011, Battery Part #230-02150, and 8-Bay Charger Part #230-02158. The solicitation targets a technological infrastructure upgrade for the agency's communication systems. The quote requires a 90-day expiration and will be awarded to the lowest, responsible, and responsive bidder. Direct shipping for the equipment is mandated to the Department of Developmental Disabilities' Information Technology Services, located at 30 E. Broad St., 13th Floor in Columbus, Ohio, with specific attention to Kim Lewis. The RFQ's submission deadline is June 9, 2025, with the opportunity originally posted on May 22, 2025. Vendors interested in responding must submit complete documentation through OhioBuys and can contact Kim Lewis at 614-369-4083 for any questions or clarifications.

The RFQ does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. While no specific disadvantaged enterprise requirements are outlined in the provided documentation, standard state procurement practices often include provisions for minority or small business participation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available information. The procurement appears focused on a direct technology replacement or upgrade for the agency's communication infrastructure, suggesting potential integration with existing Vocera communication systems. Although the exact budget range is not specified, the procurement involves 330 units of sophisticated communication technology, indicating a potentially significant investment. The two-year extended warranty on the Smartbadges suggests a long-term technological commitment by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities. The specificity of the product part numbers and the precise quantity requested indicate a carefully planned technological refresh for the agency's communication capabilities.