Five OPENGATE Security Screening Systems

The Harrison County School District (HCSD) is seeking qualified vendors to furnish, deliver, install, and support five complete CEIA OPENGATE security screening systems (or approved equal) for use across its schools. The contract includes all hardware, accessories, freight, on‑site training for administrators and security officers, warranty, documentation, and post‑delivery support. Bids will be submitted via a reverse auction on October 7, 2026, with award notification slated for October 13, 2026. The district requires vendors to be authorized resellers or integrators, demonstrate prior experience with similar public‑sector deployments, and provide comprehensive warranty and support plans. • Quantity: 5 complete OPENGATE systems (including dual battery chargers, 20 rechargeable batteries, test objects, accessories). • Scope: Supply, inside delivery, configuration, testing, on‑site training (initial + two follow‑up sessions within 12 months), warranty, and documentation. • Delivery lead time: 4–8 weeks after purchase order (bidder must state guaranteed calendar days). • Evaluation criteria: Total cost (60 %), technical compliance (15 %), delivery/training plan (10 %), warranty/support (10 %), experience/references (5 %). • Submission: Reverse auction on 10 Oct 2026 via www.centralbidding.com; bids must be sealed and submitted to the Superintendent’s office by the deadline. • Mandatory qualifications: Proper licensing, authorized reseller status, insurance/bonding, and three recent comparable references. • Contract term: Begins upon board approval and continues through delivery, training, warranty period, and close‑out (approximately 12 months).