Obion County Board of Education - Walk-through Metal Detectors Specification Package and Bid Form - 2026
Obion County School DistrictSchool · Union City, TN- Due
- May 20, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Primary contact
- Dr. Greg Barclay
- (731) 885-9743 ext 2021
The 30-second brief
Obion County Board of Education is soliciting bids for 4 portable walk-through metal detectors to be used at school entrances and large events across Obion County Central High School, Obion County Middle School, and South Fulton Middle/High School, plus any other district campus. Required specifications include a minimum of 66 independent detection zones across 22 horizontal bands, 23+ programmable detection programs, up to 200 adjustable sensitivity levels, ferrous and non-ferrous metal detection, bilateral detection with dual transmit/receive panels, high-throughput design for continuous pedestrian traffic, time-of-flight sensors, pacing lights, advanced discrimination, battery backup, IP65 rating, and ECAC certification or equivalent. Bids are due by 10:00 AM on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, and must be submitted in a sealed envelope to the Obion County Board of Education at 1700 North Fifth Street, Union City, TN 38261. Vendors must submit estimated delivery and installation timeframes, warranty documentation, and a signed background investigation compliance statement per Obion County School Board Policy 5.118.
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Summary
Obion County Board of Education is soliciting bids for 4 portable walk-through metal detectors to be used at school entrances and large events across Obion County Central High School, Obion County Middle School, and South Fulton Middle/High School, plus any other district campus.
Required specifications include a minimum of 66 independent detection zones across 22 horizontal bands, 23+ programmable detection programs, up to 200 adjustable sensitivity levels, ferrous and non-ferrous metal detection, bilateral detection with dual transmit/receive panels, high-throughput design for continuous pedestrian traffic, time-of-flight sensors, pacing lights, advanced discrimination, battery backup, IP65 rating, and ECAC certification or equivalent. Bids are due by 10:00 AM on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, and must be submitted in a sealed envelope to the Obion County Board of Education at 1700 North Fifth Street, Union City, TN 38261. Vendors must submit estimated delivery and installation timeframes, warranty documentation, and a signed background investigation compliance statement per Obion County School Board Policy 5.118.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Best value to the system
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4 walk-through metal detectors
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Estimated timeframe for delivery and installation
- Warranty documentation
- Signed statement regarding background investigations per Policy 5.118
- Submit to
- Obion County Board of Education, 1700 North Fifth Street, Union City, TN 38261
- Scope location
- Union City, TN
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Obion County School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 20, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Obion County Board of Education, 1700 North Fifth Street, Union City, TN 38261. For questions, contact Dr. Greg Barclay.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Obion County School District in TN, 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 Bid 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.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Dr. Greg Barclay at (731) 885-9743 ext 2021. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: 4 walk-through metal detectors. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Best value to the system" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Obion County School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Obion County School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Obion County School District regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
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. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Estimated timeframe for delivery and installation, Warranty documentation, Signed statement regarding background investigations per Policy 5.118. Review the full document from Obion County School District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Union City, TN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.