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) in Central City, Montgomery County. The procurement, identified as RFB-205-25 and Solicitation No. 785-2500000548, requires a full replacement of the campus-wide fire alarm system, including removal of existing initiating and alarm devices, control panels, and circuits, and installation of a new addressable fire alarm system with all associated components. Bidders must complete a mandatory site visit, which occurred on 04/02/2025, and requires participants to pass NCIC background and Central Registry checks. All bids must be submitted electronically through the Commonwealth's eProcurement system by 04/24/2025 at 13:30, with bidders required to be registered in the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system and submit a combined PDF of the Official Bid Document and Bid Bond. The project involves replacing fire alarm systems in all buildings inside and outside the GRCC security boundary and constructing an underground fiber-optic circuit to interconnect building fire alarm systems. A public bid reading will be conducted via conference call on the bid opening date at 2:30 PM Eastern Time, with bid results to be posted on the Kentucky State Plan Room website.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders are required to enter $0.00 for the contract amount in the e-procurement system, with the actual contract amount to be submitted on the Official Bid Document, suggesting flexibility in potential contract value. The project, associated with BCCLT Project No. 24105 and project code 527-CBSL-GC14-00, allows for each building within the security fence to be without a Fire Alarm System for up to 10 working days during project implementation. No incumbent vendors or specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure are detailed in the provided documents. Potential bidders should note that all project documents can be obtained from the state of Kentucky plan room website at no charge, and contractors will be responsible for developing and submitting their own work schedule in careful coordination with GRCC. While no specific budget range is outlined, the comprehensive nature of the system replacement suggests a significant capital investment in upgrading the correctional complex's fire safety infrastructure.