- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of eight Cellsense Plus contraband detection units designed for correctional facilities. The solicitation, released on November 9, 2022, sought advanced detection systems capable of scanning entire bodies in single walk-by operations with functionality in vertical and horizontal positions. Bids were due by November 29, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., with award notification scheduled for December 6,...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) 5400024588 for eight Cellsense Plus contraband detection units for prison security operations. The procurement is specifically for Cellsense Plus detection systems designed to identify cell phones, weapons, and small contraband items using ferromagnetic detection technology. The equipment can screen up to 40 subjects per minute in vertical and horizontal positions, with enhanced sensitivity for detecting items in...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections is issuing a sole source procurement (Solicitation #5400020055) for the MSAB Mobile Forensic Ecosystem, a specialized forensic technology platform. The procurement targets three proprietary platforms: XRY (capable of decoding 29,800 mobile devices and retrieving data from 1,700 smartphone apps), XAMN (offering image recognition and classification capabilities), and XEC (providing evidence management with secure audit trails). The system supports...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) is pursuing a sole source procurement for Livescan software and hardware support from DataWorks, the original creator of their customized software system. The solicitation (Number 5400025381) was issued on May 17, 2022, with a response deadline of June 2, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. The contract will cover an initial one-year term from June 2, 2023, to June 1, 2024, with potential automatic renewals for four additional one-year terms, potentially...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) on January 5, 2024, seeking eight UbiDuo 3 Wireless devices for the Office of General Counsel. The procurement specifically requires eight wireless communication devices, eight corresponding carrying cases, and associated shipping and training services. Each UbiDuo device must include a power supply, and all hardware must be new with a mandatory one-year warranty covering hardware components. The solicitation...
- The State of South Carolina's Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS) is seeking a comprehensive LiveScan hardware, software, and maintenance services contract covering 52 locations statewide, including 47 existing sites and 5 new locations across all 46 counties. The procurement requires a vendor to provide 52 LiveScan workstations, 25 mobile fingerprint scanners (CJIS/FBI certified), and 47 printers with full system implementation. Deliverables must integrate with the...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) has issued a sole source procurement solicitation (Number 5400025418) for DetectTalk, a specialized cellular detection and monitoring system designed for correctional environments. The procurement targets a comprehensive system capable of detecting illegal cellular phones within SCDC correctional institutions, with unique technological capabilities that can monitor multiple frequency bands simultaneously and detect packet bursts in less than...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections is pursuing a sole source procurement for Cellebrite, Inc. services and equipment, specifically the UFED 4PC Ultimate System. This solicitation seeks to acquire a comprehensive mobile device data extraction and analysis system capable of extracting information from over 95 percent of global handset models across various technologies and smartphone operating systems. The system will provide capabilities to extract phonebooks, pictures, videos, SMS...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) 5400025456 for medical kiosk systems to be deployed across nine correctional institutions statewide. The procurement seeks 15 Smart Thermal Stations with integrated medical assessment capabilities, specifically designed to perform patient intake, registration, and comprehensive vital signs measurement including blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation analysis. These kiosks must provide...
- The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) Number 5400020478 for investigative software to support the agency's Police Services division. The procurement seeks a single vendor to provide online investigative software for 10 criminal analysts, with comprehensive capabilities to identify and locate persons, detect patterns, and create actionable intelligence. The software must include specific technical requirements such as U.S. telco phone number...
The South Carolina Department of Corrections initiated a procurement for specialized mobile devices to support inmate accountability and cell check documentation through solicitation 5400022071. The procurement consists of four primary line items: 96 handheld touchscreen mobile devices with integrated 1D/2D imagers (specifically Zebra TC210K-01B212-NA01 or equivalent), 96 spare removable rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, 24 four-battery recharging stations, and 96 five-year comprehensive service and repair warranties. The devices must meet stringent technical specifications, including Android 11 operating system, 5-inch high definition touchscreen, WiFi/cellular/Bluetooth/GPS/NFC connectivity, 13 MP rear camera, and waterproof/dustproof construction with IP67 rating. The original solicitation was posted on September 17, 2021, with multiple amendments extending the bid opening date to October 12, 2021, at 10:00 AM, and the award date to October 19, 2021. Vendors were required to submit one signed paper offer to the SC Department of Corrections Purchasing Branch, with questions to be received five days prior to the opening date. The award criteria focused on selecting the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. The solicitation required all offerors to be registered South Carolina vendors, with opportunities to claim South Carolina or United States end-product preferences and resident vendor preferences if meeting statutory requirements. Manufacturer's descriptive literature was mandatory for any proposed equivalent products. Vista IT Systems Incorporated was ultimately awarded the contract, located in Medina, Ohio, with a total evaluated contract value of $86,079.60, which breaks down to $44,472.96 for mobile devices, $3,502.08 for spare batteries, $6,061.68 for recharging stations, and $32,042.88 for five-year warranty services. The procurement specified that all items must be new, and delivery was to be made within 180 days after purchase order receipt to SCDC Resource Information Management in Columbia, SC. Late delivery penalties were structured at 5% for each 1-15 day increment past the delivery date, with potential vendor debarment for extended delays. The solicitation included standard certifications regarding independent price determination, debarment status, drug-free workplace, ethics requirements, and open trade representation.
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Award Extension.doc | 35KB | Document | 11/20/25 | |
Award Extension 2.doc | 35KB | Document | 11/20/25 | |
FULL BID.rtf | 544KB | Plain Text | 11/20/25 | |
Amendment 1.rtf | 554KB | Plain Text | 11/20/25 | |
Amendment 2.rtf | 574KB | Plain Text | 11/20/25 |