ESBD_390987_1736952417202_IW204666.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for the procurement of full body millimeter wave scanner systems. The TDCJ is seeking to purchase 20 security scanner systems (stock number 257-79) to be delivered to various correctional facilities throughout Texas. The bid opening is scheduled for February 07, 2025, at 3 P.M., with questions due by January 24, 2025, at 3:00 PM CST. Electronic submissions are preferred and should be sent to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV, though hard copy submissions are also accepted. Vendors must provide one set of manuals upon delivery, including installation, operation, maintenance, electrical schematics, and parts manuals in English. The manufacturer's standard warranty is one year.

The vendor must maintain minimum insurance coverage of $1,000,000 for liability, $500,000 for auto insurance, and statutory workers' compensation coverage. A payment bond is required for bids over $25,000, to be provided within 10 working days of notification of intent to award. The contract includes strict security requirements for deliveries to correctional facilities, including security escort requirements, vehicle searches, and prohibition of contraband items. Contractors must comply with background checks, and staff must carry valid identification. No specific pricing terms or set-asides are mentioned in the document, though bidders must certify they are not listed on the federal government's terrorism watch list and are eligible to participate in the transaction.