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Specification (Spec): 6606 Montgomery County Youth Center – Security Upgrades

Bullet Resistant Glass

Background Information Montgomery County is located approximately 20 miles west of Center City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Governed by a three-member Board of Commissioners, the County government is a large, diverse organization whose mission is to provide quality services in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

Montgomery County, with over 865,000 residents, is the third most populus County in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and has a population greater than four states (Wyoming, Vermont, Alaska, and North Dakota). As a result, The Montgomery County Youth Center is a 48-bed coed residential facility where 10 to 18 year-old juveniles reside while they are awaiting juvenile court hearings.

Intent of Specification This Bid Specification request from the Montgomery County Youth Center is for the installation of level 1 bullet resistant glass in our exterior facing residential unit rooms and C unit living area interior facing residential rooms, and level 1 bullet resistant glass for our units’ common areas.

The project shall include the cost of all glass, material, labor, removal and disposal of the existing glass. The Youth Center is seeking a permanent solution to our current circumstances by providing a more durable, impact resistant product. The current windows are original to the facility. The detention and shelter programs are tasked with keeping children and staff safe as we temporarily house juveniles in custody as they await their various juvenile court proceedings. It shall be the intent of this specification to cover all costs associated with labor, supervision, equipment, material, disposal, and removal of the existing windows being replaced including any additional framing or trim that may need to be done within reason. Montgomery County Youth Center, 540 Port Indian Rd, Norristown, Pa., all in strict accordance with the following specifications.

Description of Project Montgomery County Youth Center is asking for a competitive bid for full removal and disposal of existing and the complete installation of new windows utilizing level 1 bullet resistant glass for 15 units approximately 44”x92” for the residential common areas, and 54 units approximately 46”x56” for the residential rooms. Also include pricing of windows by the single unit including complete installation with level 1 bullet resistant glass for the possibility of having future installations done in the next 6 months.

Montgomery County, PA SPEC 6606 Bullet Resistant Glass Upgrade

Scope of Work

1. Before any work is performed, the successful contractor is required to provide PA State

Police background checks for any employee that will be working at the Youth Center.

2. Complete Installation of 15- 44”x92” windows, 54- 44”x54” windows composed of level 1 bulletproof glass. In addition to removing the existing original windows and installing the new units. The vendor will be responsible for properly disposing of the windows and any removed materials where applicable.

3. Bidder must have experience in working for counties, municipalities, and preferably law enforcement agencies.

4. Lump Sum Bid must include all time and materials required to successfully complete this project as requested and described in this scope. Vendor will provide a lump sum bid that encompasses all required time and materials to successfully remove and install:

• 15- 44”x92” windows for resident common areas.

o Utilizing level or grade 1 bullet resistant glass

• 54- 46”x56” windows for resident individual rooms.

o Utilizing level or grade 1 bullet resistant glass

5. Bid should be presented in a manner that is most cost effective for Montgomery County and consider all options for savings alternatives in materials and supplies that can be utilized where applicable.

**All requested and required material must be industrial/correctional grade quality. (I.e. seals, caulk, etc.).**

References Please provide 3 professional references for projects completed similar in size and scope. Any project done within a government building or similar restricted access facility would be an added benefit.

Codes and Standards

1. Installation of components shall be in accordance with A.D.A., International Building Code, West Norriton Township, Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, State Department of Health, and any state or local codes having jurisdiction.

2. Reference is to latest addition of the code or standard, unless noted.

a. International Building Code and All State and Local Rules and Regulations.

Pre-Bid Conference

Pre-Bid site visits will be coordinated directly with site staff due to evolving schedule of the facility. Please reach out to the following staff members to arrange a site visit.

• Corrine Dietrich, Corrine.Dietrich@montgomerycountypa.gov

• Keith Waltower, Keith.Waltower@montgomerycountypa.gov

• Jed Johnson, Jed.Johnson@montgomerycountypa.gov mailto:Corrine.Dietrich@montgomerycountypa.gov mailto:Keith.Waltower@montgomerycountypa.gov mailto:Jed.Johnson@montgomerycountypa.gov

Montgomery County, PA SPEC 6606 Bullet Resistant Glass Upgrade

Project Questions and Submissions All vendor questions and project bids must be submitted through the Bonfire (Euna) portal at:

Montgomery County PA.

Contract Term The period of the contract shall be for one (1) year commencing on date of notice to proceed is provided by Montgomery County. In the event of pricing changes due to changes in prevailing costs of labor and materials in the area, the awarded contractor may submit a request for price adjustments in line with these changes. The County reserves the right to accept or reject said proposed adjustments.

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