DUE DILIGENCE POSTING OF NOTICE OF INTENT TO Security doors re[airs at NSJ

Suffolk County Sheriff's Department in Massachusetts is announcing its intent to accept a best-value offer from United Automation, Inc. for repair and replacement of the security door control panel system in Housing Units 2.3 and 2.4 at the Nashua Street Jail, with responses from other interested and qualified vendors due November 17, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern. The notice follows an original Request for Responses (COMMBUYS BD-27-1098-NSJ-SDS03-133315, posted September 21, 2026) that drew no bids despite a mandatory October 13 tour and a bid deadline of October 29, 2026.

The Department determined that United Automation's offer represents best value given the exigent need to return Housing Units 2.3 and 2.4 to operational status after they went offline in 2026. United Automation is an out-of-state vendor located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Phase 1 includes purchasing replacement PLC components with all I/O modules replaced, conducting comprehensive system functionality testing, and identifying a solution for a known issue with door #4 in Unit 2-4. Phase 2 includes purchasing two HMIs or Panel PCs, developing screen layouts with facility personnel, and installing the new systems alongside existing control stations before decommissioning the old equipment. Work is performed at 200 Nashua Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

United Automation's offer is time and materials at $175.00 per hour for engineering services, plus travel at $75.00 per hour and $0.76 per mile.

Responses must be submitted through the COMMBUYS portal, and vendors not yet registered must register as sellers at www.COMMBUYS.com. Required submissions include evidence of vendor qualification, a Technical Plan of Service, and completed Commonwealth forms: Instructions for Vendors Responding to Bids Electronically, RFR Required Specifications, Prompt Payment Discount Form, Commonwealth Terms & Conditions, Contractor Authorized Signatory Listing, W-9, and Standard Contract Form. COMMBUYS Help Desk support is available at COMMBUYS@state.ma.us or 1-888-627-8283, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern.