RFB-108-26 DOC RCC Security Controls Upgrade

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Corrections is seeking a contractor to perform a security controls upgrade project at the Roederer Correctional Complex (RCC) through Request for Bid (RFB) number 108-26. The procurement focuses on upgrading the secured door access control system in RCC Unit 1, ID, Tower A, and various sally ports and mangates, with an alternate scope for the entry wing of Unit 3. Key deliverables include removing existing access control system components and installing upgraded head end, monitoring stations, and interconnections, which encompass door hardware, raceways, wiring, and programming. The project requires replacing and upgrading door hardware and frames for five specific doors, with all work to be coordinated with RCC and performed within established Department of Corrections work periods. Bidders must submit electronically through Kentucky's eProcurement system by November 13, 2025, at 13:30, and attend a mandatory site visit on November 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, which requires an NCIC background check for attendance. To participate, vendors must be registered in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system and submit a combined PDF of the Official Bid Document and Bid Bond.

While no specific set-aside designations were mentioned in the documentation, bidders must complete an NCIC background check and be registered in the state's vendor system. Project documents are available at no cost on the State of Kentucky Plan Room website, and a public bid reading will occur via conference call on the bid opening date at 2:30 PM Eastern Time. The project will be located at 4000 Morgan Road, LaGrange, KY, within Morgan County. Contractors will need to demonstrate capability to work within the strict security protocols of a correctional facility and coordinate closely with RCC staff during the implementation. No specific budget range or award value was explicitly stated in the solicitation documentation. Interested vendors must carefully review all project specifications and ensure compliance with the detailed technical requirements for the security controls upgrade.