1177 Human Presence Detection System

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, specifically the State Correctional Institution at Phoenix located in Collegeville, Montgomery County, is soliciting electronic bids for a Human Presence Detection System. The procurement seeks one MicroSearch G4.0 Semi-Rugged Standard Wireless Combination System, which includes a laptop with the latest Microsoft software, control box, wireless vehicle sensors, ground sensors, receiver cables, wireless receivers, user manual, and a custom transit case. The system must be delivered with one year of maintenance and service support for standard and enhanced wired/wireless/CVS systems, with no substitutions permitted. The solicitation was posted on February 28, 2025, with bids due by March 17, 2025. Interested vendors must be registered on the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal and can direct any questions to Ron Schlotzhauer, Procurement Specialist 1, at rschlotzha@pa.gov. The bid will be awarded on either an item or total bid basis, determined by what is most advantageous to the Commonwealth.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. Unit prices must comprehensively include all labor, materials, equipment, tools, insurance, and delivery fees. Invoicing requirements mandate that contractors accurately bill for actual services within 10 business days of completion and comply with Commonwealth and Department of Corrections supplier payment practices. All invoices must be submitted as PDFs to 69180@pa.gov. The Department reserves the right to request references of similar work performed in the previous two years before finalizing the contract award. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the procurement is for a single system with accompanying support and maintenance, suggesting a moderate-scale technology investment for the correctional facility's security infrastructure.