City of New York - Visitor Fingerprint Identification System (VFIS) - 07227Y0423
City of New YorkCity · New York, NY- Due
- Oct 23, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 16, 2026
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Summary
The New York City Department of Correction invites expressions of interest and information from qualified firms that can provide a modern visitor fingerprint identification system capable of replacing DOC's legacy central visits fingerprint platform, supporting inmate visitation operations across DOC facilities.
This RFI is issued for informational and strategic planning purposes only to help guide the development of a future procurement. The system must register first-time visitors, capture and store visitor biometric data including fingerprints and photos, match returning visitors against stored biometric records, and support high-volume throughput at multiple secure correctional facilities. Responses are due by October 23, 2026, with questions due by October 19, 2026. The anticipated contract start date is January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2029.
- Submit to
- https://passport.cityofnewyork.us/page.aspx/en/bpm/process_manage_extranet/39009
- Scope location
- New York, NY
Questions about this RFI
How do I respond to this RFI from City of New York?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 23, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: https://passport.cityofnewyork.us/page.aspx/en/bpm/process_manage_extranet/39009.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFI?
Most government agencies, including City of New York in NY, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFI submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFI?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from City of New York for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: New York, NY. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.