Fire, Safety, Security, and Surveillance Equipment/Installation/Inspection Services (JOC)

The Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) and its Choice Partners national cooperative purchasing program (CP) are issuing a Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP) for Fire, Safety, Security, and Surveillance Equipment/Installation/Inspection Services using the Job Order Contracting (JOC) method. HCDE/CP is seeking highly qualified and specialized vendors to provide these services on an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) basis. The CSP has a submittal deadline of Friday, June 28, 2024 at 2 p.m. Central Time. HCDE/CP will hold a pre-proposal meeting on May 21, 2024 and a public bid opening on June 28, 2024, both virtually. HCDE/CP intends to award one or more contracts with an initial base term of one year and up to three additional one-year renewal terms. The CSP provides details on the JOC and maintenance components, including the use of various construction cost estimating resources, coefficient calculations, and the approval process for job orders. Vendors must submit proposals for both components. HCDE/CP will evaluate proposals based on criteria such as pricing, vendor experience, product/service quality, safety record, financial capability, and marketing plan.

HCDE/CP has set a maximum annual aggregate contract price of $200 million for the entire CP cooperative program. CP members that are governmental entities must approve job orders exceeding $500,000. The procurement is not limited to any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent vendors or contractors are not specified, and there is no information provided on any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.