RFB-205-25 DOC GRCC Fire Alarm Upgrade

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Corrections is seeking bids for a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade at the Green River Correctional Complex (GRCC) located in Central City, Kentucky. The procurement, identified as RFB-205-25, involves a complete replacement of the campus-wide fire alarm infrastructure, including removal of existing fire alarm devices, control panels, and circuits, and installation of a new addressable fire alarm system. The project requires installing initiating and control devices, associated software, and constructing an underground fiber-optic circuit to interconnect building fire alarm systems. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for April 2, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time, with potential bidders required to complete NCIC background and Central Registry checks. Bids are due on April 24, 2025, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time, with electronic submission required through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system. All bidders must register in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) System prior to submission and must prepare a comprehensive bid package including an Official Bid Document and Bid Bond.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, bidders must navigate strict procedural requirements for participation. The project will be performed across all buildings inside and outside the GRCC security boundary, with work to be sequenced and coordinated with the correctional facility's operational needs. Project documents can be obtained through the Kentucky State Plan Room website at no cost for digital files, with optional paid hard copies available. Although a specific project budget is not disclosed, the complexity of the fire alarm system upgrade and the requirement for comprehensive infrastructure modifications suggest a significant capital investment. Bidders will need to demonstrate technical capability in complex fire alarm system installations, security facility work, and ability to coordinate intricate technical upgrades within a secure correctional environment.