1149 Human Presence Detection System

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Corrections, specifically SCI Greene, is seeking an electronic bid for a Human Presence Detection System through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation. This procurement opportunity spans multiple jurisdictions including Forest County, Fulton County, and West Middletown Borough, with an electronic bid submission process accessible through the PA Supplier Portal. The solicitation requires interested vendors to be registered on www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us before submitting a bid, with registration instructions available through the Supplier Service Center. The bid posting date is February 19, 2025, with a firm submission deadline of March 5, 2025. Vendors must carefully monitor emarketplace for potential change notices, which will be automatically incorporated into the solicitation. Technical details of the Human Presence Detection System are not explicitly outlined in the provided documentation, but the procurement appears to be focused on a specialized security technology for the corrections facility.

While specific set-aside designations or vendor restrictions are not detailed in the available information, the procurement process requires mandatory vendor registration, which may inherently create some participation requirements. Potential bidders must complete a comprehensive registration process to obtain a vendor number, suggesting there are preliminary qualification steps. The solicitation does not specify an explicit award value or budget range for the Human Presence Detection System. Vendors seeking additional information or assistance with the bidding process can contact the Supplier Service Center via phone at 877-435-7363 (option 2) or email at srmhelp@pa.gov. The electronic-only submission process indicates a preference for digital interaction and potentially suggests a technology-forward approach to procurement. Interested vendors are advised to thoroughly review the attached Bidder Instruction Guide, which provides comprehensive details about navigating the PA Supplier Portal and submitting a responsive bid.