Description
This solicitation sought a single‑source contract for a comprehensive security‑system upgrade at the Sedgwick County Adult Detention Facility in Wichita, KS. The work required replacing pneumatic cell‑door locks with electromechanical locks, installing new surveillance cameras throughout the facility, and remodeling the Master Control Room to accommodate the upgraded systems. The bid was to be a lump‑sum, sealed bid submitted by Kansas‑licensed general contractors, with a 5 % bid security and a 100 % performance bond. The procurement calendar included a mandatory pre‑bid meeting on May 3 2023, a question deadline of May 19 2023, and a bid submission deadline of June 13 2023 at 1:45 PM. The contract was ultimately withdrawn, and a new solicitation will be issued.
• Scope: lock retrofit, camera installation, Master‑Control‑Room remodel.
• Required bidders: Kansas‑licensed general contractors; bid security 5 %, performance bond 100 %.
• Key dates: Pre‑bid May 3 2023; bid due June 13 2023; bid opening June 13 2023 2:00 PM.
• Procurement type: sealed‑bid, full and open competition; no set‑aside but encouragement for minority‑/women‑owned firms.