Assessing the existing Perimeter Intrusion Detection System at Anamosa State Penitentiary

Assessing the existing Perimeter Intrusion Detection System at the Anamosa State Penitentiary:

This is a Request for Quote for a full site survey of the existing Perimeter Intrusion Detection System to provide recommendations to repair the current system.

Introduction:

The Anamosa State Penitentiary is operated by the State of Iowa Department of Corrections. This facility was built in 1874-1875 and is on the National Registry of Historical Places. The facility houses approximately 1100 incarcerated men.

Project Description:

The intent is for a professional knowledgeable contractor of Safeguard Technology Systems to come onsite and assess the existing DTR 3000 Taut Wire Perimeter Intrusion Detection System to provide recommendations for a solution to make repairs to our current system. Recommendations based on this assessment will be made public to pursue a future competitive bid for repairs and/or upgrades to the technology.

• Contractor shall complete a full site survey testing all taut wire zones, sensor posts and sensors, IR/MW units, communication lines to the central system along with an evaluation of the central system and programming.

• Contractor should provide full details in a written report of their recommendations.

• Contractor should have ten or more years of qualifying experience with Safeguard Technology Systems providing experience records as proof.

• Field examination for a non-mandatory onsite visit to the facility is available. This is scheduled for February 6 at 10 am.

• Work schedule will be Monday thru Friday 6:45 am to 2:45 pm. Please allow additional time to enter and exit our facility daily.

• The vendor will provide references for past similar or relevant projects completed within the last five years if requested.

• For staff that will be assigned to project, describe qualifications, experience and expertise if requested.

Due to the nature of our business there is additional information that needs to be followed.

• Employees of the contractor will adhere to the work rules of the Anamosa State Penitentiary.

• Prior to beginning the project employees of the contractor will be subject to background checks, complete Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) training, and Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) training.

• Employees of the contractor will complete a small training session prior to starting the job establishing rules surrounding working around incarcerated individuals.

• Prior to beginning the project, vendor shall provide a detailed tool list daily. This list will be maintained by the vendor with accurate daily accountability held by both vendor and an institutional employee prior to entering and leaving the facility.