RF Detection Equip (OSCOR) & Training - OSHP (OIS & CCU)

The Ohio Department of Public Safety and the Ohio State Highway Patrol are soliciting bids for RF detection equipment and associated training. This procurement, managed through the OhioBuys system, utilizes a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable award methodology, where the contract is granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the low lot total. The scope of work includes software development, system integration, and IT services, with performance measured by adherence to strict timelines and quality standards. Deliverables must be free of material defects for a one-year warranty period and are subject to inspection and acceptance by the state at the destination. The contract mandates rigorous security and compliance standards, requiring adherence to NIST 800-53 or ISO 27001 frameworks and OWASP Top 10 vulnerability scanning for source code. Personnel accessing sensitive criminal justice or tax information must undergo state-conducted background investigations every five years. Contractors are subject to annual SOC Type-1 audits and must report security incidents within 24 hours. All work must be performed within the United States, and the contractor must comply with Ohio state IT policies and ethics laws. The agreement remains effective from the receipt of the purchase order through June 30, 2027, with provisions for potential renewal.