Courthouse Security Checkpoint Fortification

Sumner County Sheriff's Office is requesting proposals for a ballistic-resistant transparent protective barrier system at the Sumner County Courthouse security checkpoint, with proposals due August 7, 2026 at 10:15 a.m. CST, a mandatory site visit on July 23, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. CST, and the barrier system rated at a minimum of NIJ Level III or Level III Special Threat protection.

The scope covers one polycarbonate barrier system approximately 20 inches in height with 16-inch rearward side wings installed above the existing security checkpoint reception desk, plus three mobile ballistic shield panels with ballistic steel construction and transparent viewing windows. The system must maintain optical clarity for public interaction and integrate seamlessly with existing infrastructure. Itemized pricing must include ballistic materials, fabrication, mounting hardware, delivery, installation labor, engineering and design services, site measurements, cleanup and disposal, and warranty options. Vendors must hold manufacturer authorization to install the proposed system and provide three verifiable references from comparable governmental, law enforcement, courthouse, or institutional facilities.

Proposals exceeding $25,000 require a Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters; contracts exceeding $100,000 require a performance bond of no less than 25 percent of contract price. Vendors must submit proof of insurance. Sumner County is tax-exempt and will not include taxes in the proposal price; payment terms are NET 30 days unless otherwise specified. Proposal prices must remain valid for 90 days from opening. Vendor personnel working on county property may be required to undergo background investigations. The scope is subject to modification at the Sheriff's Office's discretion due to budgetary constraints. Sealed proposals must be physically delivered to the Sumner County Government Purchasing Office at 355 N Belvedere Drive, Room 302, Gallatin, Tennessee 37066. The site visit location is 155 East Main Street, Gallatin, Tennessee 37066.