PO24-049b AI Weapons Detection Systems - Marion

The State of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is seeking to establish a 4-year contract to lease three (3) Single-Lane Artificial Intelligence (AI) based Weapons Detection Systems for its facility in Marion, Illinois. The requested systems must be free-standing, durable, lightweight, and portable, with fully automated front and rear facing cameras able to automatically detect weapons such as guns, knives, and explosives. Installation, setup, training, and support services are also required. Bids are due on the bid opening date specified in the solicitation, and the State will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The contract pricing must remain firm for the 4-year term, and no additional expenses are allowed.

This procurement does not include any small business, minority, women, or veteran-owned business set-aside requirements. The contract will be funded by DCFS and may utilize federal funds, in which case the percentage of federal funding will be disclosed to the awarded vendor. There is no information provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the available budget range is not specified.