Control Panel - Sally Port Replacement

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) is soliciting bids for the replacement and installation of a control panel for the Sally Port at the Evins State Juvenile Correctional Facility in Edinburg, Texas, under solicitation number 644-26-021326. This is a firm fixed price contract requiring vendors to furnish and install a fully functional, turn-key electronic safety and security system that meets all federal, state, and local regulatory standards, as well as TJJD-specific security and operational protocols. The scope includes comprehensive labor, materials, supervision, equipment, transportation, storage, permits, and inspections, with mandatory coordination with other contractors for power, structural support, and utilities. All work must adhere to the provided Sally Port drawings and Section 28 02 00 specifications, which mandate precise labeling using approved products like Brady, Dymo, or Hellerman-Tyton, and full compliance with ANSI/TIA-606-B standards for telecommunications infrastructure. Vendors must hold all required licenses and certifications and demonstrate proven experience in secure access systems within correctional environments. Two mandatory site visits are required, and failure to attend either will render a proposal non-responsive. Proposals must be submitted as a single, unencrypted PDF by May 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM C.T. to the designated TJJD email address, and must include all required attachments and exhibits, including the Price Form, Execution of Offer, Subcontracting Plan, Statement of Data Security, and Procurement Preferences. The vendor must certify compliance with a wide array of legal and ethical requirements, including the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003, prohibitions against human trafficking, boycotts of Israel and energy companies, and prohibitions on doing business with Iran or Sudan. Full E-Verify enrollment must be documented, and the vendor must confirm it is not affiliated with current or former TJJD executive heads. The evaluation will be based on a best value determination with pricing weighted at 30%, relevant experience and qualifications at 25%, goods provided at 20%, methodology and schedule compliance at 15%, and quality and safety programs at 10%. Past performance and responsiveness are pass/fail gates, and failure to sign any required forms or provide incomplete information will disqualify a bid. The contract term cannot exceed seven years, with payments contingent on legislative appropriations and governed by the Texas Prompt Payment Act, with invoices submitted