Code Blue Paging System

The Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (VACHS) is seeking a contractor to install and maintain a code blue alpha-numeric paging system to support its facilities in Little Rock and North Little Rock, Arkansas. The system should meet specific requirements, including the ability to send code blue messages to pagers, iOS applications, text messaging, and email within 10 seconds of activation. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary labor, materials, equipment, software, licenses, training, and maintenance for the system. The contract is expected to be a firm, fixed-price contract for one 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods. Some key features of the system include: • The system shall consist of a minimum of 2000 standalone pagers and licenses for iOS applications • The system shall be able to send code blue messages to multiple zones within the facility • The system shall be able to send code blue messages to specific groups of staff members • The system shall be able to send code blue messages that include the location, room number, and patient name of the code blue event • The system shall be able to send code blue messages that are audible, visible, and vibration-alerting • The system shall be able to send code blue messages that are encrypted and secure • The system shall be able to send code blue messages that are logged and archived for quality improvement and audit purposes.