RFB-197-25 Upgrade Campus Security Henderson Community Colle

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, specifically the Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS), is seeking a contractor for RFB-197-25, a campus security upgrade project at Henderson Community College located at 2660 South Green Street in Henderson, Kentucky. The procurement involves installing a comprehensive video monitoring system (VMS) and access control system, including all necessary data infrastructure for these security technologies. A mandatory site visit was conducted on 3/11/2025 at 1:00 pm Central Time, and electronic bids will be accepted through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system until 3/27/2025 at 13:30, with a public bid reading scheduled via conference call at 2:30 PM Eastern Time. Bidders must register in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system and submit all documents electronically as a single PDF attachment, with no email, postal, or hand-delivered bids accepted. The project specifications include technical requirements for surface mount raceway installation, camera data cable specifications, and access control system details, with RS2 System identified as an acceptable manufacturer. Key deliverables include a complete security infrastructure upgrade with integrated video monitoring and access control systems.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The project requires bidders to have appropriate technical capabilities for security system installation, with some experience requirements outlined in the addendum, such as modifications to previous dealer-level restrictions. While no incumbent vendor was identified, the procurement indicates the project will replace or upgrade existing campus security infrastructure. Project documents are available at no cost through the state of Kentucky plan room website (www.stateofkyplanroom.com), with optional paid hard copy services available through Lynn Imaging. The solicitation was issued by the Division of Engineering and Contract Administration, with project contacts including representatives from Hafer Design and KCTCS, though no specific budget range or award value was disclosed in the available documentation. Potential bidders must demonstrate technical proficiency in security system implementation and comply with all state electronic bidding procedures.