Supply and Delivery of Locks, Locking Devices and Hardware (Commodity)

Los Angeles World Airports is requesting bids for the supply and delivery of locks, locking devices, and hardware on an as-needed basis for Los Angeles International and Van Nuys Airports under a five-year contract, with bids due September 5, 2026 and a pre-bid conference on August 18, 2026. Small Local Business (SLB) certified vendors receive a 10% preference on bids of $100,000 or less; Local Business Preference Program (LBPP) certification is also available.

The scope includes cylindrical and mortise locksets, high-security locking systems, mechanical pushbutton locks, padlocks, deadbolts, lock cylinders and cores, key blanks and locksmith supplies, door closers, exit devices, panic hardware, hinges, door accessories, storefront hardware, detention hardware, and associated access-control and security hardware. All products must meet applicable UL, ANSI, and BHMA standards. Materials must be new and unused, and vendors must provide a one-year warranty on parts and labor with replacement of defective materials at no cost to LAWA.

The estimated annual expenditure is $200,000 with no guaranteed quantities. Bidders must quote a single percentage discount or markup from manufacturer's published pricing or bidder cost, firm for the contract duration. Delivery to the LAX Warehouse or Van Nuys location must occur within 14 business days of order receipt; all delivery and unloading charges must be included in quoted prices. Payment terms are Net 30, or bidders may offer an early payment discount of 25 days or more.

Questions are due August 25, 2026. Bids are due by 2:00 PM on September 4, 2026. Bid results will be posted by September 10, and Notice of Intent to Award by September 18, 2026. LAWA reserves the right to award to a single bidder or split awards among multiple bidders. All vendors must carry commercial general liability insurance ranging from $2 million to $10 million per occurrence depending on Air Operations Area access and SBE status, commercial auto liability, and workers' compensation, with policies naming LAWA as additional insured and AM Best A-VII ratings or higher. Certificates of insurance must be submitted before Notice to Proceed.