Alarm upgrade and access control RE-bid

The Willingboro Municipal Utilities Authority (WMUA) in Burlington County, New Jersey, is soliciting bids for Bid #25R-10, an Alarm Upgrade and Access Control Re-Bid project. The procurement seeks comprehensive security system installations across multiple WMUA locations, including the Pollution Control Plant, Admin Building, Main Water Plant, and System Maintenance Headquarters. Required deliverables include furnishing, installing, and maintaining access control and intrusion alarm systems with specific components such as network control panels, card readers, keypads, magnetic locks, door contacts, and cellular communication systems. Bidders must provide detailed cost breakdowns for equipment, labor, and monthly monitoring services, including 100 key fobs. A mandatory pre-bid walk-through is scheduled for Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at 10 am, starting at the Admin Building, with the final bid due on September 4, 2025, at 10:00 am. Evaluation criteria will likely include technical capabilities, compliance with specifications, pricing, and ability to meet integration requirements with existing fire alarm systems.

The contract appears open to qualified electrical contractors with appropriate licensing and business registrations. Bidders must submit various documentation, including business registration certificates, insurance certificates, non-collusion affidavits, and proof of electrical licensing. The procurement emphasizes compliance with New Jersey anti-discrimination laws, prevailing wage requirements, and equal employment opportunity regulations. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly mentioned, the bid suggests a preference for local, licensed contractors. The contract term is expected to be twelve consecutive months, with potential extensions. Though a specific budget range is not provided, the comprehensive security system installation across multiple facilities suggests a substantial project investment. Additional requirements include providing portal access for security management and ensuring cellular monitoring capabilities, indicating a sophisticated technological implementation for WMUA's security infrastructure.