Handheld XRay Imager, Accessories and Warranty

The Michigan State Police (MSP) Purchasing Department issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) on November 28, 2017, for the procurement of eight Heuresis HBI-120 Backscatter X-Ray Imagers with accessories and extended warranty to support Hometown Security Teams (HST) in conducting vehicle searches. The specified equipment must include rechargeable batteries, a 720 x 1280 pixel color LCD touchscreen with Android operating system, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, 10,000-image data storage capacity, waterproof case, battery charger, integrated camera and flashlight, and the capability to image through up to 2mm steel and typical vehicle body panels. Each unit includes a one-year warranty with optional two-year extended warranty available for purchase. All proposals must be submitted by December 13, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern, with bidder questions due by December 4, 2017, and answers posted by December 6, 2017. The anticipated contract start date is January 1, 2018, with delivery required within 45 business days of order receipt at MSP Headquarters in Dimondale, Michigan. Evaluation criteria include product quality, service capabilities, delivery capabilities, and vendor background information, with the contract to be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the best value. The contract term runs approximately one year from January 1, 2018, through December 31, 2018, with renewal options for up to four additional one-year periods at the State's sole discretion.

The procurement does not specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though vendors must provide certifications regarding qualified disabled veteran status, abusive labor practices, Michigan business tax compliance, Iran-linked business status, clean corporate citizen status, and state tax payment obligations as part of their proposal response. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the RFQ. All pricing must be submitted in modifiable format (Microsoft Word or Excel) and must include all costs such as one-time charges, shipping, handling, and per-piece pricing; pricing is firm for 365-day periods with adjustments permissible only upon written request supported by documented evidence, subject to mutual agreement. The State will make payment via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) within 45 days of receipt of properly invoiced deliverables, with F.O.B. destination and all transportation costs borne by the contractor. No specific budget range or award value is listed in the procurement documentation. All proposals are subject to Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) disclosure unless specifically marked as trade secrets or proprietary information with appropriate justification.