City Bid – District-Wide Door Access Control

The City of Stamford, Connecticut is seeking bids for a District-Wide Door Access Control project (Solicitation #2024.0350) to be funded in whole or in part by the State of Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security. The procurement is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for comprehensive door access control services across the city's district facilities. Two non-mandatory pre-bid meetings are scheduled: the first on April 16, 2024, at Rippowam Middle School (381 High Ridge Rd) and the second on April 22, 2024, at the Stamford Government Center (888 Washington Blvd), both starting at 7:30 AM. Prospective bidders are required to submit a 5% bid deposit and can access all bid documents, drawings, and specifications through the ProcureWare platform (https://stamfordct.procureware.com). Technical questions should be directed to Nancy Ormsby, Construction Manager, at (203) 977-4637. The bid submission period runs from April 4, 2024, to May 7, 2024, with the bid opening scheduled for May 7, 2024, at 11:00 AM EDT.

The contract is subject to state set-aside and contract compliance requirements, indicating potential restrictions or preferences for certain types of vendors. While specific set-aside details are not provided, the solicitation suggests that all vendors are eligible to respond, with potential priority given to disadvantaged or local enterprises. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure that might require integration. The total estimated contract value is not specified in the documentation, and payment terms remain unaddressed. The project's funding comes from the State of Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, though the exact funding amount is not disclosed. Interested vendors should carefully review the state regulations and requirements prior to submitting a bid, as the contract is explicitly subject to state compliance standards.