GJ26-154 STECH High-Fidelity EMS Paramedic Training Manikins and Simulators

Southwest Technical College ("STECH") is soliciting bids for four high-fidelity EMS training manikins under solicitation number GJ26-154, with a total estimated contract value of $135,000. The procurement includes a newborn/neonatal manikin, a toddler simulator (approximately one-year-old), an advanced adult multipurpose simulator, and a ruggedized adult trauma simulator, each with stringent anatomical and functional specifications to support realistic emergency medical training. The manikins must meet specific technical criteria, including wireless operation with a minimum four-hour battery life, simulation of vital signs such as SpO2, EtCO2, and blood pressure, an anatomically correct neonatal oral cavity with functional airway structures, and a mathematical physiology model with time-stamped debriefing capabilities for the adult simulators. Delivery, setup, and comprehensive training for EMS program staff are mandatory, along with a minimum one-year warranty and ongoing technical support. All items must be delivered F.O.B. destination within five months of award, with the contractor responsible for all shipping, handling, and associated costs. Proposals must be submitted via email to Nancy Small at nsmall@stech.edu by June 25, 2026, with questions due by June 20, 2026. Submissions are subject to a strict two-stage evaluation process: first, a technical evaluation scoring up to 19,000 points across detailed categories including anatomical fidelity, airway management, vascular access, and warranty services, with a mandatory minimum threshold of 9,500 points required to proceed; second, a cost evaluation scoring up to 8,142.9 points, where the lowest total cost receives maximum points. Cost and technical proposals must be submitted as separate documents, with no pricing allowed in the technical section. Contractors must comply with Utah’s Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA), debarment requirements, E-Verify registration for all employees, and prohibitions against boycotts of Israel. Insurance requirements include workers’ compensation at statutory limits, commercial general liability of $1 million per occurrence/$3 million aggregate, and commercial automobile liability of $1 million if vehicles are used. All contracts are subject to Utah’s prompt payment rules, with payments due within 30 days of a correct invoice, and interest accrual permitted after 60 days. Contractors must retain records for six years post-final payment, and failure to meet any mandatory