Y--ACCESS CONTROL PROJECT -- MED-DULUTH

Provide all supervision, labor, materials, tools, equipment, software, programming and documentation for the installation, testing and training of a new, centralized multipoint, RFID "proximity" card access control system as specified in the Main Lab Building and Annex Building at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Laboratory located at 6201 Congdon Boulevard, Duluth, MN 55804. Work will include installation of all cabling required between and within buildings, providing and installing necessary controllers, card readers, door hardware modifications, ID cards, software and other components not specifically specified but required to make a complete working system as specified to restrict or control movement of persons into the buildings or secure areas. This system must utilize component modules that will allow for inexpensive future expansion as required by management. The hardware and software for this card access system must be produced and distributed by the same company and the installation, testing and training must be completed by factory trained and certified technicians. The successful contractor must maintain a support office or staff located within 60 miles of Duluth Minnesota and be able to provide emergency repair technician service on-site in less than one (1) hour response time. In addition to price, the Government's evaluation of proposals will address each offeror's record of past performance. Price and past performance are approximately equal in importance for purposes of proposal evaluation. The estimated price range is between $45,000 and $60,000. All work on this project shall be completed within 60 working days after receiving written notice to proceed. A payment bond will be required before notice to proceed is issued. There will be no charge for solicitation documents. Requests for RFP PR-CI-03-10616 should be faxed to Billy Oden, Contracting Officer, at 513-487-2107. Telephone requests will not be honored. This is an unrestricted acquisition. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered by the Agency.