ESBD_441628_1753914607987_IW221145.pdf

This document is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for the procurement of walk-through metal detectors. The solicitation seeks to establish a purchase order for approximately 42 walk-through metal detectors to be delivered to various TDCJ units across Texas, with a bid opening date of August 20, 2025 at 3 P.M. The metal detectors must meet or exceed NIJ Standard - 0601.02, demonstrating ADA compliance, the ability to detect metallic, non-metallic, and cellular technology, and provide different warnings between metallic objects. Each unit requires features such as independent zone indicator lights, bilateral detection, pacing lights, volume adjustable audible tone, automatic system function verification, and anti-tamper protection.

The solicitation includes specific technical requirements for the metal detectors, such as operating temperatures between -4 to +149 degrees Fahrenheit, up to 95% non-condensing humidity, and power requirements of 100 to 240VAC. The bid allows for agency-approved equal alternatives to the example manufacturer (CEIA - USA) with model SMD600PLUS - M12. Delivery locations span multiple TDCJ units across Texas, including facilities in Huntsville, Gatesville, Beeville, Amarillo, Rosharon, and other locations. The document emphasizes that bids must include completed HSP (Historically Underutilized Business) forms, and electronic submission is preferred via email to bids@tdcj.texas.gov, with a 10 MB attachment limit per email.