Locksmith Services & Locking Hardware

Provide locksmith services which shall include all associated parts required for the repair, replacement and/or installation of various types of locking devices and/or systems. Vendors shall be actively licensed as required by N.J.A.C. 13:31A-1.2 et seq. and have the training and resources necessary to handle any locksmith service requirements of the County at various Somerset County government facilities and Somerset County Park Commission facilities as specified below. 1.1. The Contractor shall supply, deliver and install locks and locking hardware for interior and exterior doors, cylindrical locks, cabinet and other furniture locks, padlocks, panic exit devices, tubular locks, key-switches, duplicate keys, key blanks, door openers and door closers within five (5) working days of the date of the order. The Contractor shall carry sufficient inventory of such commonly used materials in performance of Locksmithing services. 1.2. The Contractor shall be trained and proficient in locksmithing skills including but not limited to the following: 1.2.1. Repairing and removing obstructions from locks. 1.2.2. Adjustments, trouble shooting and replacement of existing locks. 1.2.3. Installing new locks, locking hardware, door openers, door closers, emergency and panic hardware, and all related door hardware and furniture locks. 1.2.4. Re-core and re-keying of locks. 1.2.5. Preparing new or duplicate all types of keys, with or without patterns. 1.2.6. May be required to service combination, safe and vault locks on an as need basis. 1.3. The Contractor shall be required to provide locksmith services 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. 1.3.1. Regular Service Calls: The Contractor shall physically respond to the service location within two (2) business days of the initial service request and will be paid at the regular hourly rate for work done from 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, except County holidays (Appendix A). The Contractor shall be paid at the overtime rate for work done during all other hours and County holidays. Overtime work must be arranged and authorized by the County in advance. 1.3.2. Emergency Service Calls: The Contractor shall arrive on-site within three (3) hours of notification by the Countys representative and shall remain on-site until the Countys representative has determined that the required work has been completed satisfactorily. 1.3.3. Upon request, the contractor may be required to provide preventive maintenance for various locks and associated equipment. The preventive maintenance will include the inspection, cleaning, lubrication and adjustment of locking hardware components. The cost for preventative maintenance will be in accordance with the hourly rates bid for locksmith services. 1.4. The Contractor shall maintain a staffed shop and a sufficient stock of materials. The County reserves the right to pick up and deliver materials, have keys duplicated and minor repairs completed, whenever the County determines that it is unnecessary for the Contractor to respond to the site.