Duress Alarm Upgrades and Services

The Colorado Department of Human Services, Division of Contracts and Procurement, is issuing a Request for Proposals for Personal Duress Alarm (PDA) system upgrades and services at the Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo (CMHHIP), Hawkins High-Security Building, located at 1600 West 24th Street, Building 140, Pueblo, CO 81003. The procurement seeks a qualified vendor to provide a comprehensive PDA system that includes design, procurement of Actall Corporation equipment, installation, infrastructure maintenance, 24/7 monitoring capabilities, and ongoing support services to accommodate up to 229 patients and facility staff. The deliverables encompass one Standard Hubsens Locating Appliance server, 300 Heavy Duty Transmitters, 152 ceiling-mount locators, 12 outdoor enclosure locators, one low-profile ceiling mount locator, and 23 Power Over Ethernet gateways, along with installation, software programming, integration support, system surveys, Level 3 installation inspections, and end-user training with all travel costs included. The vendor must demonstrate expertise in duress alarm system design and installation validated through industry certifications and prior experience with similar government security installations, and must be registered to do business in Colorado with compliance to background check requirements for direct contact with vulnerable persons. Evaluation criteria include project goals, scope of work, system functionality, emergency response infrastructure, integration with post-incident processes, service outcomes and metrics, training documentation, and comprehensive cost details. The mandatory pre-bid walkthrough is scheduled for May 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., written questions are due by May 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., and proposals must be submitted electronically by May 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., with a public opening occurring on May 26, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. via Google Meet. The anticipated contract start date is June 15, 2026, with an initial one-year term plus four optional annual renewals.

The solicitation documents do not identify any specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor requirements. However, the vendor must establish a working relationship with Actall Corporation to obtain equipment costs and complete ATLAS training prior to installation and Level 1/Level 2 testing before scheduling Level 3 inspection and final project commissioning. The current duress alarm system infrastructure comprises 300 transmitter sensors that the new system must integrate with while maintaining direct communication with the public safety communications center upon activation. The State of Colorado is exempt from federal excise taxes and state and local use taxes, and all vendors must agree to the State's standard contract terms with requested modifications subject to evaluation and potential negative impact on award consideration. The pricing structure requires vendors to submit costs in five sections: Actall equipment costs, installation costs including necessary cabling, conduit, network infrastructure, and one-year installation and manufacturer warranty, and monitoring and maintenance services for the base year and each of the four optional renewal years, with specific line items for monthly monitoring costs per alarm, monthly maintenance costs per alarm, and hourly service call rates during business and after-hours. Specific budget ranges or award values are not disclosed in the solicitation documents.