ESBD_442573_1754072871862_IW221213.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 six (6) handheld x-ray backscatter imaging systems. The bid is scheduled to open on August 22, 2025, at 3 P.M., with electronic submission preferred via bids@tdcj.texas.gov. The solicitation seeks a handheld x-ray backscatter imaging system with specific technical requirements, including a rechargeable battery pack with continuous use of at least 3 hours, a 5-inch high resolution color touch screen, 5 color viewing modes, automatic contrast optimization, image annotation capabilities, 4 image enhancement filters, a front-facing color camera, and various other technical specifications.

The bid includes detailed vendor responsibilities, including delivery of equipment, provision of up to eight (8) hours of on-site training for up to fifteen (15) TDCJ personnel, and compliance with specific warranty and security requirements. The vendor must provide one (1) set of manuals upon machine delivery, and the documentation shall include an industry-standard installation manual, operation manual, and maintenance manual with detailed electrical schematics. The solicitation emphasizes electronic submission preferences, with a 10 MB attachment limit per email, and requires all documents to be submitted in Microsoft Office formats. Bidders must comply with various state regulations, including historically underutilized business (HUB) requirements and specific state procurement guidelines.