Orchard Instrument Interface Software License, Maintenance, and Support – Netsmart Technologies, Inc.

This is a single source posting notification; there are no solicitation documents for download. This is not a Request for Bid (RFB) or Request for Proposal (RFP).

The Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) division of DHS intends to revise its agreement with Netsmart Technologies, Inc. (hereinafter “Netsmart”), to expand the scope of products and services provided under the current agreement. The additional products and services may be included for the remaining 50 months of the current agreement. The current agreement provides software licensing, subscription services, advanced hosting, user monitoring, security services, and system maintenance of the multi-faceted electronic medical records system (hereinafter collectively “System”) that is used by DCT. The revision is necessary to add licensing, maintenance, and support of the Orchard Instrument Interface. This addition will ensure the System will integrate with instruments found in DCT’s laboratory.

DHS currently utilizes the Orchard Lab Information System and Orchard Lab instruments. The Orchard Instrument interface provided by Netsmart complies with the required integration specifications set by Orchard Software. Purchasing instruments or interfaces from another vendor will create compatibility issues with the lab system. In addition to this, Netsmart has selected Orchard Software as their vendor of choice for integrations and no other vendors can provide the necessary licensing, maintenance, and support of the Orchard Instrument interface. For these reasons DHS has determined this to be a single source purchase.

If There are any concerns regarding this single source opportunity, contact Kaleigh Stevens at Kaleigh.Stevens@state.mn.us before April 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time. Include the reference number and title of the posting in the subject line. Or you may call the HelpLine at 651.296.2600 (MN Relay Service for persons with speech or hearing disabilities: 711 or 1.800.627.3529) or fax your request to 651.297.3996, ATTN: HelpLine.