Bids Are Invited For Rfi 2026-Vch-006 Autonomous Logistics And Transport Solutions

Vancouver Coastal Health (Vch) Is Experiencing Increasing Operational Pressures Across Acute Care Facilities And Support Services, Driven By Workforce Shortages, Vacancies, Turnover, Overtime Pressures, And Increasing Service Demands. A Critical Bottleneck Is The Allocation Of Clinical And Support Staff Time Toward Manual Transit Rather Than Direct Patient Care Or Core Operational Duties. Vch Is Seeking To Understand Whether Autonomous Logistics And Transport Solutions, Including Robotics Technologies, May Help Address These Challenges By Automating Routine Transportation Activities, Improving Operational Efficiency, Supporting Workforce Capacity, And Enhancing Service Delivery. Through This Request For Information (Rfi), Vch Is Seeking Information On Available Solutions, Implementation Approaches, Operational Requirements, And Demonstrated Healthcare Use Cases. Information (“Responses”) Gathered Through This Rfi Will Support Future Planning, Market Assessment, And Business Case Development Related To Automation And Transportation Optimization Opportunities Across Vch Facilities.To View Full Project Details And To Participate In This Rfi, Please Visit:Https://Vch.Bonfirehub.Ca/Opportunities/A Bonfire Account Is Required To View The Rfi Document And To Submit A Response. Visit The Link Above For More Details & To Register As A Vendor. All Documents Concerning This Opportunity, Including The Rfi And Any Addendum, Will Be Posted Only At Https://Vch.Bonfirehub.Ca/Portal/ . Responses Must Be Submitted To The Vch Bonfire Portal By 4:00 Pm November 27, 2026.For More Information On How To Work Within The Bonfire System Please Visit: Https://Vch.Bonfirehub.Ca/Portal/Support .