What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe City of Atlanta seeks qualified Offerors to provide an AI-assisted technology for identifying prohibited items during employee screening. This project requires the selected solution to integrate with existing X-ray equipment and offer a common operator experience. The solicitation involves two phases: Phase I for prequalification based on qualifications and technical capability, and Phase II for Invitation for Bid (IFB) focusing on pricing and responsiveness. Offerors must submit a comprehensive Statement of Qualifications demonstrating technical expertise, organizational capacity, and relevant experience. Supplier questions are due by November 23, 2026, with the Statement of Qualifications due by November 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. Award will be made to the most responsible and responsive Offeror meeting all eligibility requirements.
Scope of work
- AI assisted technology to identify prohibited items in conjunction with security officer X-ray screening
- Integration with existing Smith Detection Hi-Scan 6040i X-ray screening equipment
- Real-time image acquisition and visible threat overlays/alerts
- Operator review and disposition workflow
- Operational analytics and event logging
- Access-controlled operator/admin roles and encryption in transit
- Site survey, installation, configuration, and testing
- Operator and administrator training, remote support, updates/patches, and project management
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Relevant Experience/ Integration Experience | Pass / Fail |
| Capability with Existing Equipment | Pass / Fail |
| System Functionality | Pass / Fail |
| Security and Access Controls | Pass / Fail |
| Deployment, Training and Support | Pass / Fail |
| Video Demonstration | Pass / Fail |
Minimum qualifications
- At least one completed project installing or integrating an AI-assisted threat detection solution with existing X-ray screening equipment
- Proposed solution must integrate with Smith Detection Hi-Scan 6040i units manufactured in 2003 and 2004
- Solution must provide real-time image acquisition, threat overlays/alerts, review and disposition workflow, operational analytics, and event logging
- Solution must support access-controlled roles, secure connectivity, event logs, and encryption in transit
- Must provide site survey, installation/testing, operator and administrator training, business-hours Eastern Time remote support, and designated project manager
Documents to include with your response
- Statement of Qualifications
- Project description for relevant installation/integration experience
- Manufacturer specifications, compatibility documentation or technical explanation for existing units
- Product specifications or functionality matrix
- Technical/security documentation
- Signed capability statement and concise service outline
- Recorded video demonstration (MP4 or MOV, up to 15 minutes) with indexed timestamp list
- Signed Attestation of Financial Capability
- Signed letter from insurance broker or Certificate of Insurance
- Completed Office of Contract Compliance (OCC) documentation (Appendix A)
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via ATLCloud
- Instructions
- Submissions are due via ATLCloud. Recorded demonstration of proposed solution must be MP4 or MOV, up to 15 minutes, with an indexed timestamp list.