65--Stryker In-Touch Zoom Drive ICU Beds

The Wilmington Veterans Administration Medical Center intends to purchase on a sole source basis four (4) In-Touch Zoom Drive ICU Beds from Alliant Enterprises LLC, Richland MI 49083-8558 to reduce Workmen's Compensation costs and improve staff and patient satisfaction scores. The Lift Assist coupled with hydraulic Knee Gatch help to reduce care giver injuries. The integrated scale for accurate patient weight prevents additional patient moves to scales, aids in Fall Prevention and reduces Care Givers lifting of the patient. This equipment continuity in order to optimize the integration of tevhnology based patient care systems, and meets the VA's requirement for purchasing Safe Patient Handling equipment. Any interested vendors who believe that they can offer a similar equipment that provides equivalent functionality should submit information on their product to the Contracting Officer, Irene J. Mancuso before close of business 4 PM on June 8, 2010 .