1141 portable metal detector

The state of Pennsylvania, specifically involving Clearfield County, Dauphin County, and Camp Hill Borough, is seeking to procure one (1) portable metal detector for SCI Cambridge Springs. This solicitation, identified by the contract opportunity ID 660c8a783e524150140a1430, was posted on October 23, 2023, with responses due by November 6, 2023. The procurement is focused on acquiring a single portable metal detector, likely for security purposes within the state correctional institution. Vendors interested in responding must register on the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal and carefully follow the detailed bid instructions provided in the attached documentation. The solicitation requires vendors to complete several mandatory documents, including the Reciprocal Limitations Act compliance form and the Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form. Potential bidders must provide detailed information about the manufacturer and state of origin for the proposed metal detector, adhering to Pennsylvania's procurement regulations.

The contract opportunity appears to be open to all qualified vendors, with no specific set-aside designations explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation. Vendors must comply with Pennsylvania's Reciprocal Limitations Act, which provides preference to bidders offering supplies produced, manufactured, mined, or grown within Pennsylvania. The documentation suggests that bidders will need to demonstrate compliance with worker protection standards and investment certifications. While no specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated, vendors are required to enter line-item pricing per the unit of measure, with the total response value calculated automatically through the procurement system. The solicitation does not provide information about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that might require integration. Interested vendors should carefully review all attached documents, including the Bid Instructions for Vendors, to ensure full compliance with the state's procurement requirements and submission guidelines.