DOC CDF Basement Sliding Door and Gate Replacement (CBE Vendors only)

The District of Columbia's Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) vendors to replace the sliding door and gate system in the basement of a correctional facility. This procurement opportunity, identified by the contract ID 66c85a06829eb5d869072300, was posted on March 15, 2017, with a very short response window closing on March 17, 2017. The project appears to focus on upgrading critical infrastructure within a correctional facility, specifically targeting basement access points through the replacement of existing sliding doors and gates. The procurement seems to be a targeted, time-sensitive project that requires specialized contractors with experience in facility infrastructure modifications, particularly in secure institutional settings. Given the extremely compressed timeline between posting and due date, vendors were expected to rapidly assess the project requirements and prepare their submissions.

This contract opportunity is exclusively reserved for Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) vendors, which indicates a specific set-aside designed to support local, potentially minority-owned or disadvantaged business participation in government contracting. The restriction to CBE vendors suggests the District of Columbia is implementing targeted procurement policies to promote economic development among local businesses. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the provided information, correctional facility infrastructure projects typically involve moderate to significant investment depending on the complexity of the door and gate systems. The short turnaround time and specialized nature of the work implies that potential bidders would need to have pre-existing capabilities in institutional construction, security infrastructure, and familiarity with correctional facility specifications. No information was provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that might require integration with the new sliding door and gate system.