San Bernardino County is seeking proposals to lease weapons detection systems for Arrowhead Regional Medical Center. The systems should use AI to detect concealed weapons while ignoring personal items. The contract term is up to five years. Proposals are due May 5, 2026. The evaluation will be based on best value, considering qualifications, technical aspects, and cost. Mandatory presentation/demonstration on May 19, 2026. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the ePRO system.
The deadline for proposals is May 5, 2026, 12:00 PM Pacific Time. This date has been extended multiple times, with the latest stated opening date being July 10, 2026.
The county shall make payment to the contractor within sixty 60 working days after receipt of invoice or the resolution of any billing dispute. Contractor shall accept all payments via electronic fund transfer (EFT).
Proposer must provide a 5-year warranty on weapons detection system hardware, service, and software for lease.
The county will award contracts based on the proposal that best meets the needs of the county, seeking the optimal combination of quality, price, and various qualitative elements.
Proposers must be interested and qualified, demonstrating experience with local approval agencies, publicly bid projects, and similar services and entities. Resumes of key personnel are required.
Making a false certification regarding the Iran Contracting Act may subject the proposer to civil penalties, termination of an existing contract, and ineligibility to bid on a contract for three years.
Sample reports of statistics and data about visitor volume, and sample data of contraband or prohibited items confiscated/detected utilizing the system are required.
Protests must be submitted in writing within ten 10 calendar days of the issuance date of the Notice of Intent to Award (NOIA).
Proposals may be disqualified if not registered with the ePRO system prior to the submission deadline, if late or incomplete, or if they fail to comply with all terms of the RFP.
