Three Rivers Transit Center Security Windows

Benton Franklin Transit is soliciting qualified contractors to remove existing walk-up service window and lobby service counter glazing systems and install new bullet-resistant glazing and panel systems at the Three Rivers Transit facility in Kennewick, Washington. The scope of work includes complete demolition of existing systems, necessary framing modifications, installation of new bullet-resistant materials, finishing work, and integration of all components to ensure a fully functional and secure installation. All work must comply with federal, Washington State, and local codes, regulations, and permitting requirements, including coordination with the City of Kennewick and any required inspections or approvals. The contract is structured as a fixed-price lump sum with an estimated value of $74,965, and the selected contractor must complete substantial work within 20 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed and final installation within 70 calendar days, with final acceptance occurring within 10 days after punch list resolution. Bids are due by June 16, 2026, and submission is exclusively through the OpenGov e-Procurement portal. The award will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, prioritizing responsiveness and technical compliance before selecting the lowest viable bid, with a tie-breaker preference given to contractors compliant with a Drug-Free Workplace Program. Contractors must provide a full-time superintendent on-site during all work hours, which are restricted to standard daytime Monday through Friday without overtime, weekends, or holidays unless granted written permission. Insurance requirements include Professional Liability, Pollution and Legal Liability, and Electronic Data Liability coverage at $1 million per occurrence with $2 million aggregate limits, with ACORD certificates mandating 30 days’ notice for cancellation or material change. Compliance with 49 CFR Part 26 is required, including a 1.0% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation goal and inclusion of non-discrimination clauses in all subcontracts. The contractor assumes full responsibility for property damage, work quality, and correction of defects at no additional cost to the agency. Invoices must be submitted via email to accounts payable with specific required information and are subject to payment terms of 20 calendar days after approval, with 90% retained until final acceptance. Contractor responsibilities also include adherence to ASTM standards and manufacturer specifications, with a one-year warranty on all workmanship and materials. The contract prohibits collusion, requires disclosure of prior failures or lawsuits, and mandates compliance with the Privacy Act of 1974 and applicable state laws, including protection of any historical or archaeological