Body Scanner

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department is soliciting bids for a Janus Body Scanner through an Invitation for Bids (IFB) scheduled to open on July 29, 2025, at 3 P.M. The procurement is for one (1) Janus Body Scanner manufactured by CEIA - USA LTD, with specific technical requirements including millimeter wave body scanning technology, ferrous and non-ferrous metal detection, entrance lights, LED footsteps, touchscreen capabilities, and ADA compliance. Key technical specifications mandate a maximum scan time of 8 seconds, a minimum of 240 scans per hour, and a 4-year manufacturer's warranty. Electronic bid submissions are preferred via email to bids@tdcj.texas.gov, with bidders required to provide a unit price and total cost that includes delivery, installation, and equipment removal. Vendors must comply with stringent correctional facility security procedures, including background checks and restrictions on staff interactions and equipment handling.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the documents, bidders must meet comprehensive legal and regulatory requirements, including mandatory certifications and disclosures of interested parties. Vendors must carry $1,000,000 in liability insurance and statutory worker's compensation coverage. The procurement follows Texas Government Code requirements and includes provisions for potential contract modifications, termination scenarios, and vendor performance evaluations. Although a precise budget range is not specified, the bid requires vendors to provide detailed pricing for the body scanner, including all associated delivery and installation costs. The contract terms emphasize best value criteria for award selection, with the state reserving the right to reject bids that do not meet technical specifications or procedural requirements. Payment terms indicate that successful vendors will be compensated within 30 calendar days after invoice receipt, subject to fund availability and compliance with all specified contractual conditions.