X-Ray Inspection System

The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking to procure an Astrophysics X-Ray Inspection System XIS-7858 180kV for its Faribault facility located in Rice County. The procurement is a Request for Bid (RFB) for a single X-Ray Inspection System, with optional additional equipment including 1.0m entry and exit roller tables. Key deliverables include a fully functional X-Ray Inspection System that must be tested and certified by an OSHA nationally recognized testing laboratory (NRTL) and meet all federal and state safety codes. The system must be an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) product with comprehensive technical specifications. The bid submission deadline is May 28, 2024, at 3:00 PM Central Time through the SWIFT Supplier Portal, with a required delivery date of August 31, 2024. Respondents must submit detailed product documentation, pricing for each line item, and any relevant license or maintenance agreements. The contract will be awarded on an "all or none" basis, with the State reserving the right to award to a single or multiple responders.

The state demonstrates a commitment to diversity and inclusion in its procurement process, with preferences for targeted group, economically disadvantaged, and veteran-owned businesses. While there are no explicit set-aside designations, there is a preference for Minnesota-based businesses that meet the Office of State Procurement (OSP) small business size standards. Non-Minnesota contractors will be subject to specific withholding requirements, and building construction contractors must be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry. The contract will be effective from May 28, 2024, or when all required signatures are obtained, and will expire on October 20, 2024, or when all obligations are fulfilled. The contract includes provisions for product returns, intellectual property rights, and supply chain security measures. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement requires contractors to include all inherent costs in their quoted prices, with the unit price being the prevailing factor in evaluation.