DOC Wireless Bridges

The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is requesting bids for ninety-three Silex SX BR 4600WAN2 Wireless Bridge units to support medical videoconferencing expansion within State Correctional Institutions, with bids due November 6, 2026, and electronic submission only through the PA Supplier Portal.

Bidders must submit the Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form (BOP-2201) certifying compliance with Pennsylvania's Unemployment Compensation Law, Workers' Compensation Law, and thirteen state labor and workforce safety statutes, including the Prevailing Wage Act, Minimum Wage Act, and Construction Workplace Misclassification Act. Bidders must also submit a Reciprocal Limitations Act form. False certification carries penalties including contract termination and three-year debarment under 62 Pa.C.S. § 531.

All units must be brand-new, factory-sealed equipment in original manufacturer packaging with no signs of tampering or repackaging. Technical requirements include dual-band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n wireless support, enterprise-grade security features (WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and IEEE 802.1X EAP types), FCC/IC/VCCI/CE compliance, and maximum power consumption of 3.75W. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination to 1920 Technology Parkway, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050, with the vendor bearing all shipping costs and risk until acceptance. The Department retains discretion to require packaging adaptations for security reasons and may cancel awards or require replacement if security concerns arise.

The Department bears responsibility for installation, configuration, integration, and deployment; the vendor's responsibility is limited to delivery of properly functioning units. Award is made to the lowest responsible bidder based on total bid price. Invoices must be submitted as PDF to 69180@pa.gov within ten business days of delivery. Written questions are due November 4, 2026, directed to Amie Newman at amnewman@pa.gov; responses post as addenda on eMarketplace. Vendor registration and a vendor number are required prior to bid submission through www.pasupplierportal.state.pa.us.