Proposed Sole Source Purchase To Cornerstone Detention Products, Inc. (FORMERLY COM-TEC SECURITY, LLC.) Proprietary Electronic Security Management Control System At The Rockland County Correctional Center ($4,380.00)

The contract involves a sole-source procurement by Rockland County for the replacement PC and engineering services related to the proprietary electronic security control system at the Rockland County Correctional Center. The vendor, Cornerstone Detention Products, Inc., formerly known as Com-Tec Security, is the exclusive provider of the current system's architecture and software, making them the only known source capable of maintaining the system's security integrity and operational stability. This purchase is critical to ensuring continuous security at the correctional facility, with the contract valued at approximately $4,380. The agreement is a one-time transaction covering all New York State counties and various locations within the state, emphasizing the importance of system exclusivity and security. Interested vendors must register through BidNet Direct to access the solicitation documents, with technical support available from BidNet. The solicitation was posted on March 27, 2024, and the response deadline is April 18, 2024. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 812990, which pertains to other personal services, reflecting the specialized nature of the security system services. All inquiries related to this sole-source award should be directed to Paul Brennan, the Director of Purchasing for Rockland County, via email or phone. The procurement emphasizes the necessity of sole-source justification due to the proprietary nature of the system, ensuring that only Cornerstone Detention Products can fulfill the requirements to maintain the security infrastructure at the correctional facility.