1168 Human Presence Detection System

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Corrections, specifically for SCI Forest located in Forest County, is seeking an electronic bid for a Human Presence Detection System through a solicitation posted on February 28, 2025, with bids due by March 14, 2025. This procurement is exclusively an electronic bid opportunity, requiring all interested vendors to register on the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal (www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us) to submit a bid response. The solicitation focuses on acquiring a specialized system designed to detect human presence, likely for security and monitoring purposes within a correctional facility environment. Vendors must carefully review all solicitation documents and be prepared to submit comprehensive bid packages that include pricing, technical specifications, and any required attachments. All potential bidders are responsible for monitoring the eMArketplace for potential change notices, which will be automatically incorporated into the original solicitation.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, vendors must complete the registration process to obtain a vendor number before submitting a bid. The solicitation appears open to qualified vendors capable of providing a sophisticated human presence detection technology suitable for a corrections environment. Interested parties can obtain additional information and support through the Supplier Service Center, with contact options including a dedicated phone number (877-435-7363, option 2) and an email address (srmhelp@pa.gov). Though precise budget ranges are not specified in the provided information, the complexity of a human presence detection system for a state corrections facility suggests this could be a significant procurement with potential substantial investment. Vendors should be prepared to demonstrate technical capabilities, compliance with state procurement regulations, and the ability to integrate advanced detection technologies into an existing correctional facility infrastructure.