Access Control Software Update

The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections at SCI Benner (located in Centre County and Indiana County) is soliciting a vendor to provide and complete an upgrade of the access control software on an existing card access system, specifically involving the installation of the latest version of Lenel Onguard Software. The scope of work includes furnishing and installing upgraded access control software, verifying system compatibility and hardware/software requirements, upgrading all clients and access control panels with proper firmware, importing cardholder data from existing flat files or SQL databases, programming system configuration, and providing one hour of end-user training upon completion. Key deliverables include one Lenel Onguard Server Software Upgrade, one Lenel Onguard 32 Reader Software Upgrade (supporting 64 readers), one Lenel Onguard Client Software License, one Lenel Onguard Hardware import service, three Lenel Onguard Intelligent Dual Reader Controllers, three Life Safety Power Supplies with 16-door capacity each (12A 12VDC and 10A 24VDC systems), and one year of warranty parts and labor, with all software licenses and installation media transferring to the institution upon project completion. The vendor must ensure proper data migration, system integration, and comprehensive testing prior to handover, while the institution will provide existing access control panels, field devices, server, workstation computers, network access with static IP addresses, and necessary facility support. The proposal due date is April 14, 2026, with the posting date of April 7, 2026.

Bidders must comply with Pennsylvania's Reciprocal Limitations Act requirements, disclosing the state or country of manufacture for all items and establishing residency status to qualify for applicable preference percentages for in-state vendors and manufactured goods. All contractors must certify compliance with Pennsylvania's Unemployment Compensation Law, Workers' Compensation Law, and applicable state labor and workforce safety laws through the BOP-2201 Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form, with violations subject to contract termination and three-year ineligibility for future Commonwealth contracts. Contractors are required to meet comprehensive insurance requirements including workers' compensation, general liability with $500,000 per person/$2,000,000 per occurrence limits, professional liability, cyber liability with $3,000,000 limits, and crime insurance with $5,000,000 limits. Additionally, vendors must comply with enhanced minimum wage requirements of $15.00 per hour (adjusted annually by CPI-U), maintain SOC 2 Type 2 or ISO 27001 certifications, and adhere to strict data security and privacy obligations including HIPAA compliance where applicable, PCI DSS standards, and WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards. No incumbent vendors, specific budget ranges, or award values have been identified in the solicitation materials provided.