RFB-108-26 DOC RCC Security Controls Upgrade

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Corrections is seeking bids for a security controls upgrade project at the Roederer Correctional Complex in LaGrange, Kentucky. The Request for Bid (RFB-108-26) involves a comprehensive upgrade of the secured door access control system in Unit 1, ID, Tower A, various sally ports, and mangates, with an alternate scope for the entry wing of Unit 3. The project requires complete removal of existing access control system components and installation of a new integrated security system, including upgrading head end and monitoring location control stations, interconnecting control stations to doors and gates, installing new door hardware, raceways, wiring, and programming for full system operation. Bidders must be registered in the Commonwealth eProcurement System and submit electronic bids by November 20, 2025, at 1:30 P.M. Eastern Time. A mandatory site visit was held on November 4, 2025, requiring an NCIC background check, and all bid documents and specifications are available at no charge through the State of Kentucky Plan Room.

The procurement requires an Electronics Systems Contractor (ESC) with specific qualifications, including ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certifications, minimum ten years of experience, and five recent comparable projects. Acceptable integrators include SWC - Southwestern Communications, Inc., Southern Steel, and Trentech. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the project demands a highly specialized contractor capable of providing comprehensive security electronics, computer control systems, graphical user interface software, programmable logic controllers, electronic relay systems, and intercom systems. The contractor must provide factory testing, sixteen hours of operational and maintenance training, and quarterly preventive maintenance inspections during a one-year warranty period. Although no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the complexity of the project suggests a significant investment in upgrading the correctional facility's security infrastructure. All work must be coordinated with Roederer Correctional Complex and performed within work periods established by the Department of Corrections.