20-MX-013 - Turnstiles at Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center (BCJJC)

The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) issued a Multi-Step Invitation for Bids (MS-IFB) solicitation for the procurement and installation of three ADA-compliant drop arm, waist-high turnstile gates at the Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center (BCJJC). The specific turnstile model required is the EZ Lane Drop Arm with lane widths between 22" and 36". Key requirements include turnstiles that are compatible with the agency's existing access control system, featuring bi-directional entry control, fire alarm integration, tailgating detection, and remote control capabilities. The contractor will be responsible for comprehensive services including permitting, installation, testing, and staff training. The bid process underwent multiple amendments, with the final bid due date set for March 19, 2021 at 2:00 PM local time. Evaluation criteria focused on the lowest total bid price, with the intent to award to the most responsible bidder. Notably, the solicitation was ultimately cancelled after receiving only one bid, with DJS planning to re-issue a new solicitation.

There were no specific set-aside designations or minority business enterprise (MBE) or veteran-owned small business (VSBE) participation goals for this contract. The procurement was structured as a fixed-price contract with no renewal options, targeting a single award to a qualified contractor. The contract did not specify a predetermined budget range or award value. The turnstiles were to be integrated with the existing access control infrastructure at the BCJJC facility. Potential bidders were required to provide comprehensive pricing, including the turnstiles, installation, training, and a two-year warranty. Bidders needed to submit detailed company information, including their Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) and eMMA number. Despite the initial solicitation process, the procurement was ultimately cancelled, with DJS indicating that the procurement was not in the state's best interest based on the limited bidder response.