Purchase & Installation of Modular Guard Stations at the Jefferson County Public Safety Building

Jefferson County Purchasing Department in Watertown, New York is soliciting sealed proposals for the design, fabrication, supply, and installation of five modular guard stations at the Jefferson County Public Safety Building, with a mandatory site visit on November 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and proposals due November 16, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. The solicitation identifies no set-asides. Bidders must submit an Iranian Investment Disclosure certification under General Municipal Law Section 103-g, and bids without it will not be considered for award. A non-collusive bidding certification under Section 103-d is also required. All contractors and subcontractors must register with the New York State Department of Labor under Labor Law Section 220-i and comply with prevailing wage rate provisions (PRC #2026030039).

Stations will be installed in Pods 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, and 3A of the county jail facility. Each unit includes an elevated platform 14 to 16 inches high, a center wall of dimensional 2x4 lumber approximately 65 inches wide by 52 inches tall, two wing walls approximately 29 inches wide by 52 inches tall, Oak finishes, and Formica workstations. Required insurance includes workers' compensation, commercial general liability of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, and business automobile liability of $1 million combined single limit. Proposals must include itemized pricing and two to three references from similar past projects.

The initial contract term runs from award until final completion and acceptance by the County. Vendor selection will be announced November 20, 2026, with project start on or after November 30, 2026. Proposals will be scored on Cost and Value (40%), Relevant Experience and References (30%), Approach and Quality of Solution (20%), and Timeline Compatibility (10%). The County will consider a fuel surcharge if diesel prices exceed 1.5 times the bid opening price. Award is subject to appropriation of funds and approval by the Jefferson County Board of Legislators. The County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive technical defects, and cancel the contract with thirty days' notice. Proposals may be submitted through the Purchasing Department's website, in person, or by mail.