Supplemental Weapons Detection System

Edgecombe County Public Schools (ECPS) in North Carolina is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the procurement of supplemental weapons detection systems for 7 school locations. ECPS is requesting quotes for the purchase or 4-year lease of single-lane, free-flowing weapons detection systems with accompanying tablets that can screen at a rate of 2,000 people per hour or greater. The systems must be delivered and installed within 45 days after receipt of a purchase order, with full installation, testing, and training to be completed by June 29, 2024. The bid submission deadline is May 30, 2024 at 2PM EST. Bidders must be authorized dealers of the proposed weapons detection system and able to provide manufacturer-certified personnel. ECPS will evaluate bids based on price, quality, supplier reputation and capabilities, conformity to specifications, delivery schedule, and suitability for the intended use. ECPS reserves the right to award the contract to a single overall bidder or on an individual item/group basis, whichever is deemed most advantageous.

The IFB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it provide any information on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total budget or award value for this procurement is not specified.