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, located in Williamson County. The requested systems must have capabilities such as a free-standing, durable, and portable design, fully automated with front and rear facing cameras, the ability to automatically detect weapons, and not rely on a local wireless network. The contract also includes furnishing one (1) tablet or laptop for each system, an all-inclusive software subscription and support agreement, installation, and training. Bids are due by August 10, 2023, and the contract pricing shall remain firm for the 4-year term. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest price based on the evaluation of responsiveness, responsibility, and price.

The solicitation does not indicate if there is a small business, minority, women, or veteran-owned business set-aside. Vendors must submit various certifications and disclosures, including information about their business, financial interests, conflicts of interest, and legal proceedings. Vendors must also have an active State of Illinois Vendor Registration Number and are required to attend a pre-bid conference on August 4, 2023. The contract opportunity has a BidBuy Reference # and Procurement/Contract # that must be provided by the bidder. Pricing terms, incumbents, funding sources and amounts, and other salient information are not provided in the available documents.