RFP -160886- 19th District Court Security Upgrades

The City of Dearborn, Michigan, through the 19th District Court, is seeking design-build services for comprehensive security upgrades at the courthouse located at 16077 Michigan Ave. The procurement involves installing a UL-Level 3 S LP1250 BR Laminated Polycarbonate Acrylic Glazing system with bullet-proof wall and door systems at a minimum height of 8'-0". Key deliverables include complete architectural modifications to the main courts lobby, encompassing bullet-resistant partitions, doors, frames, window glazing, and associated IT and framing work. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for October 28, 2025, at 10 a.m., with pre-proposal questions due by October 30, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. Proposals must be uploaded to the Michigan Intergovernmental Trade Network (MITN) website by November 7, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Contractors must demonstrate at least 5 years of experience in similar security upgrade projects and provide comprehensive references. The project requires the contractor to provide all labor, equipment, materials, and supplies, including structural support, field dimension verification, sample design submissions, and coordination with security contractors.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations mentioned in the documentation. The contractor will be required to provide a minimum two-year warranty on craftsmanship, along with payment and performance bonds, and must comply with ADA requirements. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the cost proposal form requires bidders to submit not-to-exceed, all-inclusive pricing for the main courts lobby Level 3 bullet resistance partition system. Additional pricing options include alternate costs for ADA pass-through, talk openings, pass-through trays, and a Level 2 bullet resistance system. The project involves integrating new security infrastructure with the existing court building, specifically focusing on enhancing the lobby's protective capabilities. The security upgrade will utilize a Garrett PD 6500i Walk-Through Metal Detector, which meets international security certifications and offers advanced detection capabilities with 33 detection zones and superior pinpoint technology.