Kingston Biddingo #F18-CS-LTC-2025-01

City of Kingston Solicits Replacement and Maintenance of Advanced Nurse Call Bell System at Rideaucrest Home

The City of Kingston is seeking proposals for a comprehensive replacement and ongoing maintenance of the advanced nurse call bell system at Rideaucrest Home, a 170-bed long-term care facility. - Government Buyer: - City of Kingston, Community Services Group, Rideaucrest Home - Scope of Work: - Full hard-wired replacement of the existing Advanced Care nurse call system - Reuse existing cabling where feasible; any new cabling must meet Leviton Category 6 structured cabling standards - Integration with existing systems: fire alarms, wander guard, and falls prevention devices - Coverage for all resident rooms, ensuite and public washrooms, corridor annunciators, and dome lights - Removal of the existing system and phased implementation to maintain 24/7 operation - Technical and Compliance Requirements: - System must be compatible with Microsoft Windows Server 2022 or newer, Oracle Linux 8.0 or newer, and deployable on Dell physical server infrastructure - Virtualization compatibility with Nutanix AHV and VMware vSphere ESXi - Support for Microsoft SQL Server - Accessibility compliance with AODA and WCAG 2.1 Level AA - Security requirements must be addressed - Annual software licensing and support costs must be included - Optional Enhancements: - Vendors may submit pricing for wireless enhancements and RTLS (Real-Time Location System) functionality, but these are not part of the mandatory evaluation - Implementation: - Turnkey installation service required, including infection control, after-hours work, staging, and certified Leviton installers for any new cabling - Phased implementation to ensure continuous operation - OEMs and Vendors: - Current system is Advanced Care (OEM) - Leviton (OEM) specified for cabling standards - Dell (OEM) specified for server infrastructure - No specific OEMs or part numbers for the new system; vendors are to propose suitable solutions - Notable Requirements: - Managed network switches will be procured separately by the City - Proposals must address integration, compliance, and support requirements

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The City of Kingston is soliciting proposals for the replacement and maintenance of the advanced nurse call bell system at Rideaucrest Home, a 170-bed long-term care facility. The project involves a full hard-wired replacement of the existing system, utilizing the current cabling infrastructure where feasible, and includes integration with existing systems such as fire alarms and wander guard systems. Proposals should also address compliance with accessibility standards and provide detailed technical and security information. Optional pricing for wireless enhancements may be submitted but will not be evaluated as part of the mandatory criteria.

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