City Jail MTI Locking and Controls System Upgrade

The City of Shreveport, Louisiana, located in Caddo Parish, is seeking bids for Invitation for Bid (IFB) #25-002, a comprehensive City Jail MTI Locking and Controls System Upgrade Re-Bid. The procurement involves a complete replacement of the current jail locking system, which includes replacing all control boards, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), amplifiers, and computers to create a new turnkey system with the most current version. The project requires installing a system that can integrate with future IP camera infrastructure and will be performed at 755 Hope Street, Shreveport. Bids are due by 2:00 p.m. on February 18, 2025, with the project advertised on January 13, 20, and 27, 2025. Contractors must be licensed under Louisiana Revised Statute 37:2150 and provide documentation of state contractors licensing, with a required bid bond of 5% of the total bid amount. The project has a contract duration of 61 calendar days and includes a 1-year warranty on all new parts and labor. The designer's estimated project cost is $339,000, and bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including compliance agreements, utilization tracking forms, project contact sheets, and subcontractor letters of intent.

The bid includes specific set-aside provisions with a fair share goal of 25% participation for small disadvantaged businesses. Contractors must comply with various legal requirements, including E-Verify verification and felony conviction disclosures, and provide specific insurance and bonding documentation. Potential bidders are required to acknowledge receipt of all addenda, with failure to do so potentially resulting in a non-responsive bid. The solicitation allows for equivalent MTI Locking Systems, with the condition that the contractor can upgrade and resolve potential issues with intercoms and loading systems. Interested parties are directed to monitor BidSync and the City of Shreveport's website for additional information and potential addenda, with contact questions to be directed to ashley.germany@shreveportla.gov. The procurement emphasizes detailed technical compliance, with bidders expected to carefully review all specifications and submit comprehensive, responsive proposals that meet the city's technical and administrative requirements.