DOC Wireless Bridges

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is soliciting bids for the acquisition and delivery of ninety-three Silex SX-BR-4600WAN2 Wireless Bridge units to expand medical video conferencing services within State Correctional Institutions. The contract is limited strictly to the procurement and delivery of the hardware to the DOC Central Office in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, and does not include installation, configuration, or training services. All units must be brand-new, unused, and delivered in original, factory-sealed manufacturer packaging with no signs of tampering. Technical requirements include dual-band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n wireless support, a 10/100/1000BASE-T wired LAN interface, enterprise-grade security (WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and IEEE 802.1X EAP), and compliance with FCC, IC, VCCI, and CE standards. The award will be granted to the lowest responsible bidder based on the total bid price. Bidders must submit their responses electronically via the PA Supplier Portal, including an official quote, a Worker Protection and Investment Form, and a Reciprocal Limitations Form. Delivery is specified as F.O.B. Destination, with the supplier responsible for all shipping costs. Payment will be processed via Automated Clearing House (ACH) through the Commonwealth's SRM system. The contractor must adhere to various regulatory standards, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, HIPAA for protected health information, and Pennsylvania state labor and workforce safety laws. The Department of Corrections reserves the right to require packaging adaptations to meet specific security requirements prior to the final award.