Vocera Badges, Batteries, Chargers, and Clips - SODC

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is conducting a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Vocera communication equipment through OhioBuys, the state's procurement system. The procurement seeks to acquire 50 Vocera V5000 Smartbadges with a two-year total warranty (Part #225-05011), 50 V5000 batteries (Part #230-02150), and 50 eight-bay universal chargers (Part #230-02158). All items must be shipped directly to the Department's Information Technology Services office located at 30 E. Broad St., 13th Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215, with Kim Lewis as the primary contact. The RFQ specifies that the award will be made to the lowest, responsible, and responsive bidder, and vendors must submit quotes that include an expiration date at least 90 days from submission. Quotes must also reference the specific contract number and Product ID number. The solicitation was posted on February 19, 2025, with a proposal due date of March 6, 2025, and requires submission through the OhioBuys procurement platform.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract covers communication technology for the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, specifically focused on Vocera communication badges, batteries, and charging systems. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement involves 50 units each of smartbadges, batteries, and chargers, suggesting a moderate-scale technology investment. The two-year total warranty indicates a focus on long-term equipment reliability and performance. The jurisdictions involved include Franklin County and multiple Columbus City designations, suggesting this procurement serves state-level developmental disabilities infrastructure. The contact person, Kim Lewis, can be reached at 614-369-4083 for any additional inquiries or clarifications regarding the RFQ.