Steel Window and Door Security

The Louisville Jefferson County Metro Government's Office of Housing is seeking qualified vendors to submit proposals for steel door and window shield systems designed to secure and preserve vacant or abandoned properties in Bath County, Kentucky. The Request for Proposal (RFP) #260102 requires vendors to provide high-strength steel security panels that prevent unauthorized entry, vandalism, and weather damage to unoccupied structures. Specific product requirements include panels that allow ventilation and light, are reusable, have universal mounting options, and demonstrate corrosion resistance. Proposals will be evaluated based on implementation plans (70 points), detailed pricing (30 points), and product specifications (pass/fail), with potential for multiple contract awards and rankings. The proposal submission deadline is October 29, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. EST, with a question period open from October 20-23, 2025, and all submissions must be completed through the Bonfire web-based procurement portal.

The procurement emphasizes good faith efforts to utilize minority, female, and handicapped-owned businesses, with specific utilization goals of 15% for minority-owned, 5% for female-owned, and 0.5% for handicapped-owned businesses. Vendors must complete comprehensive documentation demonstrating outreach and engagement with diverse subcontractors, including detailed Good Faith Effort (GFE) forms. Additional vendor requirements include compliance with the Louisville Metro "Ban the Box" ordinance, which restricts initial employment application inquiries about criminal history. Pricing submitted must remain firm for at least six months, with potential contract renewals for up to five years subject to annual review. While specific budget ranges were not explicitly detailed, the comprehensive submission requirements and multi-year potential suggest a significant procurement opportunity for vendors capable of meeting the technical specifications and diverse business participation goals.