Wander Management System at GRHV

The State of Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) numbered 511 190000000007 for the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans seeking a standalone Wander Management System for a nursing unit. This procurement solicits a complete system including monitoring of five doors, one elevator, a master display/annunciator at the nurse's station, 20 resident wander tags, full installation services, and comprehensive staff training. The system must operate as a standalone solution without integration to elevator controls, card access systems, or magnetic locks, with all required power supplies furnished by the facility. Bidders must submit itemized quotations detailing equipment and installation service pricing, including warranty information and all applicable taxes for which the vendor is responsible. The RFQ was issued on October 9, 2018, with a deadline for bidder questions on October 12, 2018, and a proposal submission deadline of 3:00 p.m. Eastern on October 15, 2018. Installation must occur during normal business hours at the facility, with an anticipated contract begin date to be determined. The floor plan schematic for the 3 South floor unit, designed to address wandering behavior among residents, was provided to support bidders' understanding of the facility layout and security requirements.

The solicitation does not identify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular vendor categories or disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the RFQ documentation. The State of Michigan is exempt from sales tax for direct purchases and may be exempt from federal excise taxes, with all costs to be paid exclusively through Electronic Funds Transfer within 45 calendar days of receipt or final acceptance, whichever is later. Vendors must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including nondiscrimination provisions under Michigan's Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act and Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act, as well as certifications regarding abusive labor practices, Iran-linked business restrictions, clean corporate citizen status, and State tax obligations. Federal provisions apply if the contract is funded with federal funds, potentially including Davis-Bacon Act requirements and debarment standards. The State reserves the right to terminate the contract for cause or convenience without penalty, and all deliverables remain at vendor risk until received, inspected, and accepted by the State. No specific award value or budget range was disclosed in the available documentation.