DJJC Security Renovation

The County of Snohomish is seeking a contractor to renovate and upgrade the security‑system infrastructure at its DJJC facility. The work involves removing outdated equipment, installing new cameras, access‑control hardware, alarm panels, and associated electrical and low‑voltage construction. The engineer’s base estimate for the project is $709,560, and four vendors have already submitted preliminary bids ranging from roughly $508k to $743k. The solicitation is a public‑works bid and is currently in the evaluation phase, with final tabulations to be posted after the deadline. • Scope: Security‑system design, removal of legacy equipment, installation of new cameras, access‑control devices, alarm panels, and related cabling/low‑voltage work. • Budget: Engineer’s estimate $709,560; submitted bid totals $508,025–$742,600 (final contract value expected near this range). • Timeline: Bid submission deadline October 13 2026; evaluation and award dates not yet released. • Competition: Four firms have submitted bids – CDK Construction Services, Forma Construction, Summit Construction Group, Vander Veen Construction. • Procurement: Public Works bid (Invitation for Bid) with a clarification period ending September 25 2026.