Control Panel System Installation - DOC

The Louisiana Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a contractor to install a comprehensive gate control panel and remote door control system at the Dixon Correctional Institute located at 5568 Highway 68 in Jackson, Louisiana. The procurement, identified as Bid Number 3000024427, requires the installation of two swinging gates, a new graphic control panel faceplate, gate locks, and a remote door control system with keypads and locks at Sallyport 5 and the Infirmary Door. Bidders must have appropriate contractors' licenses in Building Construction, Electrical, and/or Telecommunications categories and are required to complete a mandatory jobsite visit prior to bid submission. The bid is due on April 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with written inquiries accepted until March 27, 2025, and responses provided by April 3, 2025. Contractors must be registered in the LaGov vendor system and for bids of $50,000 or more, must provide a 5% bid security. The project scope includes system engineering, programming, startup, testing, commissioning, and owner training, with a mandatory one-year warranty on parts and labor.

Potential vendors must undergo a comprehensive security clearance process, including criminal background checks, and comply with Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) regulations when working within the correctional facility. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, contractors must meet extensive insurance requirements, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, automobile liability, and builder's risk coverage. Performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract value are mandatory, with liquidated damages of $100 per day for project delays. Electronic payment methods, including LaCarte procurement card and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), will be used for contractor payments. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive requirements and specialized security system installation suggest a significant project investment. Contractor employees will be subject to background checks, and all vehicles and equipment may be searched upon entering the facility. The project requires work to be completed during normal business hours (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday) and must comply with all federal, state, and local codes.