RFP 2025-0022 Walkthrough Metal Detector

The Savannah Airport Commission (SAC) has issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) 2025-0022 for the procurement of one (1) Mobile Walkthrough Metal Detector, targeting security infrastructure enhancement for airport access points. The solicitation seeks a technologically advanced metal detector with specific requirements including TSA approval, random operator testing capabilities, and mobility between access points. Key technical specifications mandate the device must have a user-friendly interface, comprehensive diagnostic features, LED indicators, threat image review functionality, and document tracking capabilities. Vendors must submit detailed specifications, pricing, warranty information, and estimated delivery timeframes through the Savannah Airport's Bonfire procurement hub by April 17, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST. The Commission will evaluate and award the contract to the most responsible and responsive bidder at the lowest cost, with all questions required to be submitted through the Bonfire platform before March 28, 2025. The equipment must be new, plug-in powered, and accompanied by comprehensive training and 24/7 technical support.

The RFQ does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement is focused on Chatham County, Georgia, with a requirement that the successful vendor must have parts and service support capabilities within 50 miles of Savannah. While no specific budget range is provided, the solicitation indicates payment terms of net 30 days upon receipt and validation of goods. The Commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any irregularities in the bidding process. No pre-bid conference is scheduled, and potential vendors must communicate through the designated procurement platform. The metal detector procurement represents a strategic investment in airport security infrastructure, with an emphasis on obtaining a high-quality, technologically advanced screening solution that meets current security standards and operational requirements.