FURNISHING, DELIVERY, AND INSTALLATION OF BURGLAR AND FIRE ALARMS

Middlesex County is soliciting bids for the furnishing, delivery, and installation of burglar and fire alarm systems across its owned properties, under solicitation number B-26-206-1, with a response deadline of July 30, 2026. The procurement is managed by the Office of Infrastructure Operations in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and is classified under NAICS code 561621, indicating a focus on security services. While the scope of the alarm systems and associated technical specifications are not detailed in the available documentation, the solicitation imposes significant personnel-level compliance requirements tied to security clearances and conduct standards, particularly because the systems will be installed at or near facilities under the jurisdiction of the County’s Office of Adult Corrections and Youth Services. All contractors, employees, and volunteers must complete mandatory security clearance forms, including Parts I, II, and III, and must consent to a Child Abuse Record Information check administered by the New Jersey Department of Children and Families. Any substantiated record of child abuse or neglect disqualifies individuals from working on the project. Additionally, compliance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) is strictly enforced, requiring contractors to acknowledge and adhere to a zero-tolerance policy against sexual abuse, harassment, and unprofessional relationships with inmates. Personnel must certify the accuracy of their personal information, including Social Security number, race, date of birth, and sex, collected solely for PREA compliance purposes, and are obligated to report any observed or suspected violations. The contract does not specify pricing, evaluation criteria, bonding, insurance, packaging, or inspection details, nor does it include a stated contract value, suggesting that these elements may be provided separately or are left to offerors to propose. Failure to meet the security clearance and conduct requirements will result in disqualification regardless of technical or pricing competitiveness.