How to bid on security products and installation for Kentucky’s Office of the Controller

What Kentucky is buying

The Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Office of the Controller is seeking Von Duprin, Schlage, Ives, and Hager products and installation for access control and security systems. The solicitation is an Invitation for Bids, or IFB, listed under Access Control Systems and Security Systems.

The full posting includes two documents. Vendors in the security products and installation market may find this a relevant opportunity.

Deadline and what to do before it

The bid deadline is November 2, 2026, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time. Submit your response as the solicitation directs before that time.

Review the posting and its documents early so you can prepare your response and resolve any questions through the information provided in the solicitation.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit firms that provide the named brands’ products and installation for access control or security systems. Review the commodity lines and full solicitation to determine whether your firm can meet the stated requirements.

How to find and respond to the bid

Go to Kentucky’s eMARS Vendor Self Service portal and open “View Published Solicitations.” You can browse the public solicitation inquiry without an account. Search for RFB-758-2700000166-1, then open the matching result to view the posting and attachment list.

Register a free vendor account to download documents or submit a response. Follow the solicitation’s instructions for responding and submit before the deadline.

Prepare a clear, complete response

Read both posted documents carefully and use them to confirm the required products, installation work, and response format. Make sure your offer addresses each requested item and any instructions in the solicitation.

Check that your pricing and installation details are consistent throughout your response. Allow time to complete the portal steps and verify that your submission is received before the deadline.