Handheld Metal Detector- Security Operations Warehouse

The State of Texas, through the Texas Facilities Commission, is procuring handheld metal detectors for the Security Operations Warehouse. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) provides detailed specifications for the required metal detectors, including delivery timelines and quantities. Responses to the IFB are due by 2:00 PM on April 15, 2023, with the contract expected to be awarded on May 1, 2023. The initial term of the contract is one year, with the option to renew for up to four additional one-year terms. The IFB outlines a pricing structure that requires vendors to provide unit pricing for the metal detectors, as well as any applicable taxes and shipping costs.

The contract opportunity is set aside for Small Business vendors, and the current incumbent is not eligible to bid. Funding for this procurement is provided through the State's General Revenue Fund, and the total estimated value of the contract is $250,000 for the initial one-year term. The IFB also includes a mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for September 1, 2022, and bids due by September 16, 2022. The IFB does not specify any details on the current environment, funding requirements, or funding sources.