Jail Security Electronic Upgrades

Tarrant County is soliciting bids for the comprehensive upgrade of electronic security systems across three correctional facilities—the Green Bay Jail, Lon Evans Corrections Center, and Tarrant County Corrections Center—under Contract Solicitation Number F2026106 Addendum 1. The scope requires the full replacement of outdated workstations, PLCs, CPUs, analog camera systems, and integration software with industry-standard equivalents, ensuring modern functionality, enhanced reliability, and seamless interoperability. All bidding documents including revised drawings and specification sections are available in the Attachments tab, and bidders are strongly encouraged to review them prior to the mandatory Pre-Bid meeting and site visit. The project is led by Tarrant County Facilities Management, with Bennett Partners serving as Architect and Baird, Hampton & Brown as MEP consultant. Work must be executed at the designated jail facilities in Texas, with the Contractor responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, coordination with other trades, system integration, testing, and operational validation. Performance must adhere to IEEE, UL, ANSI, and NEMA standards and comply with the Contract Documents and Division 01 General Requirements. The solicitation adopts a trade-off evaluation approach rather than lowest price technically acceptable, weighing price at 50% and technical merit—including construction methodology, experience with similar detention facility projects, staffing plan, and references—in the remaining 50%. Proposals must demonstrate proven capability with jail environments and include detailed project team qualifications. Payment will be processed via AIA Document G702-2021 and G703-2021 or their county-customized versions, with final payment contingent upon submission of a complete Final Payment Application, including evidence of closeout compliance, insurance certificates, tax clearance, updated financial statements, AIA G706, G706A, G707, settled claims, final utility readings, and liquidated damages settlement if applicable. All electronic security equipment must be labeled with laminated black phenolic resin nameplates featuring engraved white lettering, raceways must be clearly marked by system type using specific color codes, and all wiring must be uniquely identified at termination points. Network and surveillance cabling must be certified to ANSI/TIA-568.2-D and ISO/IEC 11801 standards with Tier 1 OLTS and Tier 2 OTDR testing as required. Deliverables are accepted solely at the project site after successful shakedown and inspection by the Architect or authorized parties. No federal acquisition regulation clauses apply;