High Performance Enhanced Dual-Sensor Walk-Through Metal Detectors

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department is soliciting bids for approximately 42 high-performance walk-through metal detectors to be deployed across multiple TDCJ facilities in Texas. The metal detectors must meet rigorous technical specifications, including compliance with NIJ Standard - 0601.02, ADA compliance, and the ability to detect metallic, non-metallic, and cellular technology. Required features include independent zone indicator lights, bilateral detection, pacing lights, volume-adjustable audible tones, automatic system function verification, and anti-tamper protection. The specific equipment must operate in temperatures ranging from -4 to +149 degrees Fahrenheit, withstand up to 95% non-condensing humidity, and function with 100-240VAC power. The bid opening is scheduled for August 20, 2025, at 3 P.M., with electronic submissions preferred via email to bids@tdcj.texas.gov, subject to a 10 MB attachment limit. The preferred manufacturer is CEIA - USA, model SMD600PLUS - M12, though agency-approved equal alternatives are permitted.

The procurement includes a significant Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) component, with a statewide goal of 21.1% for Commodities Contracts. Vendors must complete comprehensive HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) documentation, demonstrating their strategy for including Texas-certified HUB vendors in subcontracting opportunities. The TDCJ limits continuous contracts with the same HUB vendor to five years to encourage vendor diversity, as recommended by the 2009 Texas Disparity Study. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves outfitting multiple TDCJ facilities including locations in Huntsville, Gatesville, Beeville, Amarillo, Rosharon, and other Texas sites. Potential bidders must submit detailed contact information to ensure receipt of potential solicitation amendments, with communication primarily conducted through the Electronic State Business Daily. The HUB program aims to promote equal business opportunities for economically disadvantaged persons contracting with the State of Texas, requiring detailed documentation of subcontracting intentions and good faith efforts to include certified HUB vendors.