Unofficial Notice of Invitation to Bid (NIB)

San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) is seeking bids from qualified and interested contractors for the following project titled, State Route 11 / Otay Mesa East Land Port of Entry Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) Technology Services, identified under Solicitation ID: SOL1483551. Work is to be performed near Alta Rd, San Diego, CA, USA in San Diego County.

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General Project Description

This Request for Proposals (RFP) seeks innovative solutions and competitive pricing for the provision of non-intrusive inspection (NII) technology and integrated systems at the new Otay Mesa East Land Port of Entry (OME LPOE) in the San Diego, California region. The project involves developing a new, high-technology border crossing for secure, predictable, and efficient processing of passenger and commercial vehicles using state-of-the-art security technologies and intelligent transportation management systems to alleviate supply chain bottlenecks. The scope of work includes furnishing and installing NII equipment, design services, radiation modeling, on-site installation coordination, systems integration, testing, commissioning, and training services, along with a 12-month warranty.

General Bid Items

Quantity: 3 Unit: Each Work Item: Multi-Energy Portals (MEP) for Cargo (COV), Location: Inbound, Specifications: Meet/exceed U.S. CBP functional and performance requirements (Ref. Attachments 2, 3, 4, 5).
Quantity: 1 Unit: Each Work Item: Multi-Energy Portals (MEP) for Cargo (COV), Location: Outbound, Specifications: Meet/exceed U.S. CBP functional and performance requirements (Ref. Attachments 2, 3, 4, 5).
Quantity: 1 Unit: Each Work Item: Multi-Energy Portals (MEP) for Cargo (COV), Location: Secondary, Specifications: Meet/exceed U.S. CBP functional and performance requirements (Ref. Attachments 2, 3, 4, 5).
Quantity: 5 Unit: Each Work Item: Low-Energy Portals (LEP) Type 1 for Passenger (POV), Location: Inbound, Specifications: Limited footprint for high traffic volume scanning in pre-primary operations; meet/exceed U.S. CBP functional and performance requirements (Ref. Attachments 2, 3, 4, 5).
Quantity: 1 Unit: Each Work Item: Low-Energy Portals (LEP) Type 1 for Passenger (POV), Location: Outbound, Specifications: Limited footprint for high traffic volume scanning in pre-primary operations; meet/exceed U.S. CBP functional and performance requirements (Ref. Attachments 2, 3, 4, 5).
Quantity: 1 Unit: Each Work Item: Low-Energy Portals (LEP) Type 2 for Passenger (POV), Location: Secondary, Specifications: Larger footprint with top-down and side views for secondary operations; meet/exceed U.S. CBP functional and performance requirements (Ref. Attachments 2, 3, 4, 5).
Quantity: - Unit: Each Work Item: Radiation Portal Monitors (RPM), Specifications: U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) approved manufacturer (Ref. Attachment 6).
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Design services for NII technology installation (control room layout, IT systems), Specifications: Includes site assessments, surveys, conceptual design, 30/65/95/100% design submittals, final stamped IFC documents, as-builts.
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Radiation modeling for MEPs, LEPs, and RPM interaction, Specifications: Deliver radiation modeling reports, recommendations for shielding measures, input/review construction documents for shielding.
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: On-site installation and coordination of NII systems, Specifications: Includes ancillary equipment (signage, traffic signals, vehicle gauges, QR).
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Full systems integration, testing, and commissioning of NII technology, ancillary equipment, NII Operations center, and servers, Specifications: Optimize cost and operational efficiencies, provide go-live support, facilitate CBP acceptance.
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Schedule, Risk, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) services, Specifications: Develop and update project schedule, input on risks and mitigation, provide QA/QC Plan.
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Training development and delivery for NII systems, Specifications: Includes System Training, Operator Training, Secondary Operator Training, and Train-the-Trainer procedures (Ref. Attachments 2, 4).
Quantity: 1 Unit: LS Work Item: Warranty services for NII systems and equipment, Specifications: 12 months after acceptance, transferrable to US Customs and Border Protection (Ref. Attachment 6).

NAICS Classification

NAICS C8702 – Management Information Systems, NAICS C8711 – Computer, NAICS I7371 – Computer Programming, NAICS I7382 – Security Systems Services, NAICS 334517 – Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing

Records and Due Date

This bid opportunity was entered into BidAmerica on December 9, 2025, and was last updated on February 3, 2026. All bids and/or proposals are due on February 9, 2026.

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