Glass (Detention-Security) – Jail & Detention Facilities

This contract establishes a one‑year term (with up to two one‑year renewal options) for the supply, delivery, and installation of security‑grade glass‑clad polycarbonate panels (Type 60 and Type 30) for Cameron County jail and detention facilities. The County will maintain a stock‑room inventory and issue purchase orders throughout the year; the vendor must keep sufficient on‑hand stock to meet staggered delivery needs. Pricing is expressed as a unit price per square foot, inclusive of delivery and off‑loading, and a two‑year warranty is required on all installed glass. The award was made to a single local vendor, Ben’s Glass & Metal, after an open competitive bidding process. • Scope: Provide and install glass‑clad polycarbonate panels meeting specific ballistic and dimensional specifications for security glazing. • Procurement: Full and open competition; unit‑price contract; three‑level award structure (only Level 1 awarded). • Timeline: Bid deadline March 12 2025, award March 25 2025, performance April 4 2025 – April 3 2026; delivery within 6‑18 days of order, installation within 3 days of delivery.