Luzerne County is seeking proposals for a digital forensic workstation. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the PennBid portal by May 22, 2026, 4:00 PM EST. Questions are due by the same date via the PennBid portal. The contract term is two months from award or project completion, with an anticipated start date of June 1, 2026. Equipment delivery is required by July 31, 2026, and invoices by August 3, 2026. A five-year warranty and lifetime technical support are required. The county reserves the right to award to a responder other than the lowest bidder based on price, reputation, quality, needs fulfillment, and past relationship. Bid security of 50% of the bid amount is required if indicated, and a performance bond of no less than the bid amount may be required for bids over $10,000. All required documents, including insurance certificates and business licenses, must be submitted with the bid proposal.
The bid notice states that all equipment must be delivered and in hand no later than July 31st, 2026.
The bid notice indicates that all invoices should be dated and received no later than August 3rd, 2026. Payment will be made via purchase order only.
The bid notice specifies that a five (5) year warranty on parts and labor must be included, as well as lifetime technical support for the workstation.
The county reserves the right to award the bid to a responder other than the lowest responder if deemed to be in the best interest of the county, considering price, reputation, quality, extent to which goods or services meet needs, and past relationship.
Responders must be a recognized dealer in the materials/services specified and qualified to advise in its application or use. They must also satisfy the county manager and administrative officers that they have the requisite organization, capital, plant, stock, ability, and experience to satisfactorily execute the contract.
Questions regarding this project shall be submitted via the ask a question feature in PennBid by the deadline indicated on the cover sheet, which is Friday, May 22, 2026.