Walk-Through Weapons Detection System with an X-Ray Scanner Component

The Missouri Office of Administration's Division of Purchasing, on behalf of the Department of Public Safety - Missouri Capitol Police, is requesting proposals for a walk-through weapons detection system with X-ray scanner component at the Missouri State Capitol Building and potentially at the Governor's Mansion, with proposals due October 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. A pre-proposal conference and building tour are scheduled for October 16, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Central Time at the Harry S. Truman Building.

Bidders may submit proposals under Option 1 (equipment purchase with annual maintenance agreements) or Option 2 (multi-year leasing with all maintenance and repairs included), or may bid both options. The scope requires installation of one single-lane walk-through detection device and one X-ray scanner at the Capitol South Entrance and one set at the Garage Entrance. The WDS equipment must detect weapons, classify weaponry, identify threat locations, operate through a wireless network without connection to State network infrastructure, store data for at least 30 days, and provide activity reporting. Vendors must provide manufacturer-trained technicians available 24/7 with a two-hour callback response time for reported issues. All deliveries must be FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid and Allowed.

The contract period runs from award through one year, with the state reserving the right to renew for three additional one-year periods. Contractors must register in MissouriBUYS as "Prospective" or "Spend Authorized" to submit proposals and achieve "Approved" status with "Spend Authorized" designation to be eligible for contract award. All proposals must include firm, fixed pricing. The RFP was initially issued September 25, 2026, with three amendments through October 5, 2026. Proposals must be submitted electronically through MissouriBUYS, powered by MOVERS. A current contract for similar WDS equipment exists under contract number MC250343001. Questions should be directed to Lane Feeler at (573) 522-3296 or lane.feeler@oa.mo.gov. Federal compliance requirements including debarment certification, OMB 2 CFR Part 200, anti-lobbying, and nondiscrimination provisions apply.