City of Houston BeaconBid #RFP-2025-0023

Houston Solicits Emergency Response Services and Monitoring Equipment for Homebound Seniors

The City of Houston, through the Harris County Area Agency on Aging, is seeking contractors to provide Emergency Response Services for older homebound individuals. - Government Buyer: - City of Houston, Harris County Area Agency on Aging - Products and Services Requested: - Installation of automatic monitoring units that connect to emergency medical services - Key lockbox installation for emergency access - User training on emergency response systems - Periodic system checks and equipment maintenance - Emergency response provided by medical professionals, para-professionals, or volunteers - Follow-up support for individuals after emergency events - Personal distress warning devices, personal care devices for the disabled, and personal protective equipment (PPE) for blood borne pathogen protection - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Comprehensive service delivery including installation, maintenance, emergency response, and ongoing support - Services must address the needs of older, homebound individuals, ensuring rapid emergency response and ongoing safety monitoring - Equipment and services must comply with relevant NIGP codes: 34573 (Personal Distress Warning Devices), 47056 (Personal Care Devices for the Disabled), 34574 (PPE for Blood Borne Pathogen Protection)

Description

The City of Houston is seeking proposals from contractors to provide Emergency Response Services to older homebound individuals. The services include installation of monitoring units, key lockboxes, training on system use, periodic functionality checks, equipment maintenance, emergency response by medical or volunteer personnel, and follow-up with the individual. The system links to emergency medical services when the individual's life or safety is at risk. The City intends to award one or more contracts through this RFP.

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