Badge Reader Door Hardware

The Brookfield School District is seeking qualified contractors to submit sealed bids for a badge reader door hardware installation project spanning two educational facilities in Fairfield County, Connecticut. The procurement involves supplying and installing door hardware compatible with previously installed badge readers at Whisconier Middle School (up to six internal and external doors) and Brookfield High School (up to eight internal and external doors). A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 18th, 2025, at 10:00 AM, beginning at Whisconier Middle School and continuing to Brookfield High School, which all potential bidders must attend to gain comprehensive project insights. The bid solicitation (B-25-08) is open from June 11, 2025, to July 07, 2025, with Julian Capadose serving as the procurement contact, reachable at 203-775-7323 or purchasing@brookfieldct.gov. Interested contractors must demonstrate capability to deliver and install specialized door hardware that integrates with existing badge reader systems, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendor information or existing technology integration details beyond the previously installed badge readers are provided in the documentation. The bid document does not specify a precise estimated total contract value or budget range for the project. Potential bidders will need to develop their pricing strategies based on the scope of installing hardware at up to 14 doors across two school locations. The procurement appears to be an open competitive bid without predefined limitations on vendor type, suggesting that qualified contractors with appropriate technical capabilities and experience in educational facility security hardware installations are eligible to respond. Payment terms are to be specified by the vendor, and no predefined evaluation criteria are explicitly outlined in the available documentation.