Mechanical and Electronic Door Locking Systems, Doors and Related Products

The Hunterdon County Educational Services Commission (HCESC) is soliciting bids under solicitation number HCESC-26-07 for the provision of mechanical and electronic door locking systems, doors, related products, and fire door inspections. This cooperative purchasing contract is designed to serve over 950 municipal governments, educational institutions, and quasi-governmental organizations across all counties in New Jersey. The contract allows for a single or multiple awards to the lowest responsible and responsive bidders, with a potential renewal term of up to two one-year periods or one additional two-year period. To be considered responsive, vendors must provide pricing for at least 90 percent of the 105 listed items and possess the capability to service the entire state of New Jersey. Key technical requirements include strict adherence to NFPA 80 Fire Door Inspection standards, the New Jersey State Uniform Construction Code, and the State of New Jersey Uniform Fire Code. Bidders must provide proof of certification from the Door and Hardware Institute or the ALOA Security Professionals Association. Compliance with the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the New Jersey Worker and Community Right to Know Act is mandatory. Emergency response times are strictly defined as four hours during weekdays and six hours on weekends and holidays, while non-emergency work must commence within five business days of a notice to proceed. Submissions must be made electronically via the HCESC OpenGov Portal by November 17, 2026. Required documentation includes a signed Proposal Sheet, Prequalification Affidavit, Equipment Certification, and EEO/Affirmative Action compliance notices. Payment terms are generally between 30 to 60 days following the delivery of goods or completion of services, contingent upon the submission of a signed voucher, packing slips, and detailed invoices featuring the system identifier 34HUNCCP. All work must be authorized by an approved purchase order from a Co-op member, and contractors must maintain insurance naming Hunterdon County ESC as an additional insured.