Body Scanners

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Juvenile Justice issued Request for Bid (RFB) 758 2300000431 for the procurement of Human Body Inspection Systems (body scanners) to be delivered and installed at eight Regional Juvenile Detention Centers located in Adair, Boyd, Breathitt, Campbell, Fayette, Jefferson, McCracken, and Warren counties. The solicitation seeks the STVS HT3000SV model or an approved equivalent that meets rigorous technical specifications including non-contact scanning capability with scan times of four seconds or less, 1.0 mm spatial resolution, 38 AWG wire detectability, and the ability to detect weapons, explosives, drugs, mobile phones, and liquids with real-time imaging processing. The systems must comply with IAEA and ANSI N43.17 radiation standards, operate across a temperature range of 32°F to 104°F, measure approximately 93 inches in height by 71 inches in width by 40 inches in depth, weigh approximately 1,543.24 pounds, and feature dual voltage capability (100-120VAC/200-240VAC). The preferred delivery and installation date is March 1, 2023, and all proposed pricing must remain valid for a minimum of 60 days after the bid due date of February 3, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. Vendors' written questions were due by January 27, 2023, and award will be made on a best value basis using a ranking approach with pricing weighted at 90 points and delivery/installation time weighted at 10 points. Vendors proposing alternate brands or specifications must submit descriptive literature for equality verification, and all bids must be submitted electronically through the Commonwealth eProcurement System.

Kentucky resident bidders receive reciprocal preference in the evaluation process, and qualified bidders including Kentucky Correctional Industries, Kentucky Industries for the Blind, and qualified nonprofit agencies for individuals with severe disabilities employing such individuals for at least seventy-five percent of direct labor hours receive additional preference points. All vendors must be registered in the Commonwealth eProcurement System and are required to comply with affidavit requirements under Kentucky statutes KRS 45A.110 and 45A.115, certifying compliance with state campaign finance laws and providing evidence of authorized business transact status in Kentucky for resident bidder claims. The successful contractor must maintain Contractor's General Liability Insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, along with Kentucky workers' compensation insurance, with certificates provided within 10 days of notice of intent to award. No specific contract value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents, and no incumbent vendor information or contract renewal options are identified. Inquiries regarding this solicitation should be directed to Keith Srutowski at 502-564-7007, and submission instructions are available through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service (VSS) online platform.