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This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) document issued by the Savannah Airport Commission (SAC) for the procurement, delivery, installation, configuration, and commissioning of a video wall system for the Airport Operations Center at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport in Georgia. The project requires a complete turnkey solution encompassing all equipment, hardware, mounting systems, cabling, software, programming, testing, training, and commissioning necessary to deliver a fully operational high-resolution video wall system. The system will enable the Airport Operations Center to monitor airport operations, security systems, weather conditions, flight information, and other critical operational data through a centralized display. The RFP solicits proposals from qualified firms capable of delivering an integrated solution that meets the Airport Commission's operational monitoring requirements and technical specifications.

The document establishes the procurement framework and evaluation criteria for vendor selection. Specific details regarding proposal submission deadlines, site visit schedules, pre-bid conferences, contract award dates, contract term length, renewal options, pricing structures, any set-asides for small or minority-owned businesses, incumbent contractor information, funding sources, and budget allocations should be referenced within the full RFP document for complete procurement timeline and financial requirements.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

FOR

Procurement & Installation of Operations Video Wall

(RFP 2026-0026)

PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL DEADLINE

5:00 P.M. (EST)

Friday, September 11, 2026

LOCATION:

SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION

400 AIRWAYS AVENUE

SAVANNAH, GA 31408

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Procurement & Installation of Operations Video Wall

(RFP) 2026-0026

PURPOSE OF PROPOSAL

The Savannah Airport Commission (SAC) is soliciting proposals from qualified firms for the procurement, delivery, installation, configuration, and commissioning of a video wall for the Airport Operations Center at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport.

The selected contractor shall provide a complete turnkey solution, including all equipment, hardware, mounting systems, cabling, software, programming, testing, training, and any other components necessary to provide a fully operational video wall system. The proposed solution shall enhance the Airport Operations Center's ability to monitor airport operations, security systems, weather conditions, flight information, and other critical operational data through a centralized, high-resolution display.

Proposals for this project will be received by the Savannah Airport Commission until 5:00 P.M. (EST), September 11, 2026, at which time they will be opened by the Commission’s Purchasing Manager, whose contact information is below. All responses to this proposal must be submitted through https://savannahairport.bonfirehub.com/, and will not be accepted via email or mail.

Christy Dixon, A.A.E., NIGP-CPP Purchasing Manager cdixon@flySAV.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Airport Overview pg. 3 RFP Timeline pp. 4-5 Cone of Silence pg. 5 Contract Terms pg. 5 Scope of Services & Technical Specifications pp. 6-11 Submittal Instructions pp. 11-13 Required Forms pg. 14 Evaluation Criteria & Award pp. 14-18 https://savannahairport.bonfirehub.com/ mailto:cdixon@flySAV.com

Request for Proposals Procurement & Installation of Operations Wall

(RFP 2026-0026)

For Savannah Airport Commission

Airport Overview

The Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (the “Airport”) is operated by Savannah Airport Commission, a public body corporate organized under the laws of the State of Georgia (Georgia Code L-1952, Section 13) (“Commission”), and an operating agency of the City of Savannah. Commission consists of five members, appointed by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, for a term of five years.

The Commission is responsible for the improvements, maintenance, and operation of the Airport, and it is authorized to enter into contracts for the rental of buildings, land, office space and other property; to adopt rules and regulations for the operation of the Airport; and to have control, custody and direction of all lands, properties and improvements affixed thereto by the actions of the General Assembly, and to have general direction of the same. The Commission meets monthly, usually at 9:00 a.m.

on the first Wednesday of each month, in the Commission Conference Room, located on the third floor of the terminal building at 400 Airways Avenue, Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia. The Commission acts by and through its Executive Director and staff on all matters pertaining to the management and operations of the Airport.

The Airport is a 3,681-acre site located approximately eight miles northwest of the business district of Savannah, only 45 minutes from Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, and less than two hours from the Golden Isles at Brunswick or Charleston, South Carolina. The following major airlines serve the airport: Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avelo Airlines, Breeze Airways, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, and United Airlines. Collectively these airlines, along with affiliated regional air carriers, transported approximately 4.1 million passengers in 2025.

RFP Timeline Summary:

The Commission reserves the right to modify this timeline at any time.

Contact Person: Christy Dixon E-mail: CDixon@flySAV.com

Mandatory Preproposal Meeting Information

A mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting will be held on August 13, 2026, at 1:30 PM (EST) at the following location:

Savannah Airport Commission 640 Gulfstream Road Savannah, GA 31408

All interested proposers are required to attend the pre-proposal meeting to be eligible to submit a proposal response. A virtual attendance option will be available via Microsoft Teams for those unable to attend in person.

Proposers must RSVP to Melanie Freeman via email (as provided below) by 5:00 PM (EST) on August 12, 2026, indicating whether they will attend in person or virtually. Upon RSVP for the virtual meeting, a Microsoft Teams link will be provided.

A site visit will be conducted upon request immediately after the preproposal meeting.

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Additional Site Visit: An additional site visit is scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, 2026 @ 10:30 AM (EST). Please contact Melanie Freeman via email (as shown below) to RSVP for the additional site visit.

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Note: Site visits are not mandatory.

Questions: All questions must be submitted through https://savannahairport.bonfirehub.com/, and will not be accepted via email or mail. All questions must be submitted no later than August 21, 2026, by COB (5:00pm EST). All responses to questions will be provided through https://savannahairport.bonfirehub.com/ in an addendum by the date noted on this document.

Deadline for Submitting Proposals:

September 11, 2026, by COB (5:00pm EST)

Submittal Information: All responses to this proposal must be submitted through https://savannahairport.bonfirehub.com/, and will not be accepted via email or mail.

mailto:CDixon@flySAV.com mailto:mfreeman@flysav.com mailto:mfreeman@flysav.com https://savannahairport.bonfirehub.com/

RFP Timeline:

ISSUE DATE: July 28, 2026

MANDATORY PREPROPOSAL MEETING August 13, 2026 @ 1:30pm

ADDITIONAL SITE VISIT DATE August 19, 2026 @ 10:30am

WRITTEN QUESTIONS/COMMENTS DUE DATE: August 21, 2026

LAST ADDENDUM RELEASED: August 28, 2026

RFP RESPONSE DUE DATE: September 11, 2026

NOTIFICATION OF AWARD DECISION TO BIDDERS: NLT November 2, 2026

Cone of Silence

Upon issuance of this solicitation and continuing until a final contract award is made or the solicitation is withdrawn, rescinded, or cancelled, all communications regarding this solicitation by any Respondent, proposer, bidder, or any of their officers, employees, agents, lobbyists, or representatives are strictly prohibited, whether direct or indirect, with any member of the governing authority, evaluation committee, or staff of the issuing agency, except as expressly authorized in this solicitation. All communications must be submitted in writing to the Procurement Officer identified herein. Any violation of this Cone of Silence shall be grounds for immediate disqualification, rejection of the submittal, or other sanctions permitted by law.

Contract Terms

A formal contract for services will be executed between the Savannah Airport Commission (SAC) and the selected proposer prior to the commencement of any work.

No services shall begin until the contract has been fully executed by all parties.

Following contract execution, a Notice to Proceed (NTP) will be issued by the Savannah Airport Commission.

The contractor shall not incur any costs or perform any work in advance of receiving the official Notice to Proceed. Any work performed prior to contract execution or issuance of the Notice to Proceed shall be at the contractor’s sole risk and expense.

The Commission may adjust contract specifics between renewal periods to accommodate changing requirements.

Convenience Termination of Contract

The Commission reserves the right to terminate a Contract, in whole or in part, at any time if it determines that such action is in its best interest. Termination may be initiated with or without cause, including but not limited to unsatisfactory performance by the service provider.

In such an event, the Commission will provide the service provider with thirty (30) days’ written notice, specifying the effective date of termination. No penalties or termination fees shall be due to the service provider as a result of such termination

Scope of Services & Technical Specifications

The Savannah Airport Commission (SAC) is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to furnish, deliver, install, configure, integrate, test, commission, and provide training for a commercial-grade LED Video Wall System for the Airport Operations Center (AOC) at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport.

The selected Contractor shall provide a complete turnkey solution, including all labor, equipment, materials, mounting systems, structural supports, electrical components, cabling, software, licensing, controllers, encoders, decoders, programming, testing, commissioning, documentation, training, warranty services, and all other components necessary to provide a fully functional, mission-critical video wall system.

The existing installation wall is approximately twenty (20) feet wide. The Airport desires a video wall utilizing a 16:9 aspect ratio with an approximate display size of 16 feet wide by 9 feet high, while maximizing the available wall space in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and required viewing distances.

A mandatory escorted site visit will be conducted prior to proposal submission.

Because the installation location is within the Airport's secured area, all attendees shall be escorted by Savannah Airport Commission personnel throughout the duration of the visit. Contractors shall comply with all Airport security requirements and procedures.

The proposed solution shall be specifically designed for continuous 24 hours per day, 7 days per week (24/7/365) operation within a mission-critical Airport Operations Center.

1. Video Wall Display Requirements

The proposed LED display shall, at a minimum, meet the following requirements:

• Commercial-grade, direct view LED technology designed for continuous 24/7 operation.

• Native 16:9 aspect ratio.

• Approximate finished display size of 16 feet (W) x 9 feet (H).

• Preferred pixel pitch of 1.2 mm or finer. Solutions utilizing 1.5 mm or 1.88 mm pixel pitch may be proposed; however, the Vendor shall justify why the proposed solution is the best value based on viewing distance, image quality, and lifecycle cost.

• Minimum recommended viewing distance of approximately 8 feet while maintaining exceptional image clarity.

• High-resolution display suitable for detailed operational dashboards, GIS mapping, CCTV, weather monitoring, flight information, and other mission-critical applications.

• Factory color calibrated with uniform brightness across the entire display.

• Automatic brightness adjustment is preferred.

• Front-serviceable LED modules/panels to allow rapid replacement without removing adjacent panels.

• Modular construction allowing replacement of individual panels or LED modules while minimizing operational downtime.

2. Video Wall Reliability and Lifecycle

The Vendor shall provide detailed information regarding the expected operational life of the display, including:

• Estimated LED lifespan.

• Brightness degradation over time.

• Expected operating hours before brightness falls below eighty percent (80%) of original output.

• Expected LED failure rate.

• Manufacturer's published reliability data.

• Recommended preventive maintenance schedule.

The Airport expects the display to maintain at least 80% of its original brightness throughout its published operational life. Vendors shall clearly define the expected operating hours and percentage of brightness retention.

3. Spare Parts

The Vendor shall recommend the appropriate quantity of spare LED panels and/or modules the Airport should purchase and maintain onsite.

The recommendation shall include:

• Quantity of recommended spare panels.

• Quantity of spare power supplies.

• Spare receiving cards or other critical components.

• Estimated replacement time for failed components.

• Expected availability of replacement components throughout the system lifecycle.

The objective is to minimize downtime by allowing Airport personnel or the Vendor to quickly replace failed components.

4. Power Requirements

The proposed system shall operate using standard 110-120 VAC electrical service whenever possible. If the proposed solution requires a different electrical service, the Vendor shall:

• Identify the required electrical service.

• Explain why standard 110-120 VAC cannot be utilized.

• Identify any additional electrical infrastructure required.

5. Installation Requirements

The Vendor shall be solely responsible for:

• Site verification and field measurements.

• Structural evaluation of the installation location.

• Furnishing and installing all wall mounting systems.

• Mounting hardware.

• Structural supports.

• Power distribution equipment.

• Signal cabling.

• Network cabling.

• Cable management.

• Equipment racks (if required).

• Configuration.

• Programming.

• Testing.

• Commissioning.

• Final cleanup.

The completed installation shall present a clean, professional appearance with no exposed wiring.

6. Video Wall Management System

The Vendor shall provide a complete video wall management platform capable of supporting mission-critical operations.

The management system shall:

• Support a minimum of sixteen (16) simultaneous input sources.

• Support native 4K input resolution.

• Allow multiple sources to be displayed simultaneously.

• Allow operators to create custom display layouts.

• Allow displays to be resized into any user-defined configuration.

• Allow drag-and-drop movement of display windows.

• Save and recall predefined layouts.

• Support emergency display presets.

• Allow multiple users with appropriate permissions.

The Airport Operations Center will determine which input sources will be displayed.

7. KVM Functionality

The proposed system shall include Keyboard, Video, and Mouse (KVM) capabilities allowing authorized operators to control connected computers directly from the video wall management interface.

The Vendor shall describe:

• Number of supported KVM endpoints.

• Supported operating systems.

• Remote control capabilities.

• User authentication.

• Licensing requirements.

8. User Interface

The Vendor shall provide an intuitive user interface for managing the video wall.

The Vendor shall explain:

• How users create custom layouts.

• Whether control is available from desktop computers, tablets, or both.

• Whether operator workstations are included.

• Whether tablets are included.

• Hardware warranty for any supplied control devices.

• Software licensing requirements.

9. System Architecture

The Vendor shall provide a complete architecture diagram illustrating:

• Video wall controllers.

• Encoders.

• Decoders.

• Operator workstations.

• Network topology.

• Data flow.

• External integrations.

• Cloud-hosted services (if applicable).

The Vendor shall identify any cloud-based components and explain their function.

10. Network Requirements

The Vendor shall provide detailed network information including:

• Unicast and multicast communication methods.

• Required bandwidth per source.

• Aggregate bandwidth estimates.

• Network scaling as displays increase.

• VLAN requirements.

• Required ports and protocols.

The solution shall operate within the Airport's segmented VLAN network architecture.

11. Security Requirements

The proposed system shall support enterprise security standards, including:

• Microsoft Active Directory and/or Microsoft Entra ID integration.

• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).

• Secure authentication.

• User permissions.

• Audit logging.

• Exportable event logs.

• Administrative activity logging.

• CVE & Patch Management

The Vendor shall describe the cybersecurity measures incorporated into the solution to protect the system from unauthorized access and support Airport IT security standards.

12. Future Expansion

The proposed solution shall support future expansion beyond the Airport Operations Center. The Vendor shall describe how the system can be expanded to support campus-wide distribution of content to additional Airport facilities, including televisions, displays, projectors, or other network-connected display devices without requiring replacement of the core video wall management platform.

13. Training

The Vendor shall provide comprehensive on-site training for Airport personnel covering:

• Daily operation.

• Layout creation.

• Source management.

• Troubleshooting.

• Preventive maintenance.

• System administration.

Training materials and user documentation shall be provided in both electronic and printed formats.

14. Warranty and Support

The Vendor shall provide a minimum eight (8) year manufacturer warranty covering the LED display panels, controllers, processors, and all major system components.

The proposal shall identify:

• Warranty coverage.

• Technical support procedures.

• U.S.-based service organization.

• Standard technical support hours.

• Emergency support availability.

• Typical remote response time.

• Typical on-site response time.

• Parts replacement process.

• Availability of replacement components throughout the warranty period.

15. Items Not Required

The Airport is not requesting the following as part of this procurement:

• A dedicated video conferencing system: The Airport utilizes a standardized conferencing platform that will be integrated separately by Airport Information Technology staff if required.

• A dedicated room audio system, including microphones, speakers, amplifiers, or audio processors. Integration with the room's existing or future audio system is outside the scope of this project.

Submittal Instructions

All responses to this proposal must be submitted through https://savannahairport.bonfirehub.com/, and will not be accepted via email or mail.

In order to provide a response to this proposal, all respondents must first register their company by using the above link. Registration is easy and free. Please be sure to select the NAICS codes associated with your business and/or organization. For questions regarding vendor registration or instructions on proposal submittal, please contact Melanie Freeman at mfreeman@flysav.com.

All addenda associated with this RFP will be provided through https://savannahairport.bonfirehub.com/ by the date noted on page 5 of this document. All questions must also be submitted through https://savannahairport.bonfirehub.com/, and will not be accepted via email or mail.

As required, it is the respondent’s responsibility to ensure that all addenda are acknowledged through submission of the Acknowledgement of Addendum Form.

Except as otherwise provided herein, proposals which are incomplete or which are not in conformance with the law, may be rejected as non‐responsive. Timely proposals received will be subject to applicable laws and regulations governing public disclosure.

Submission of a Proposal indicates acceptance by the respondent of the conditions contained in this RFP, and the intent to enter into an Agreement with Commission.

Savannah Airport Commission reserves and may exercise the following rights and options: (i) to reject any and all proposals, negotiate with any respondent, alter https://savannahairport.bonfirehub.com/ mailto:mfreeman@flysav.com the scope of work, to extend the date for submittal responses to request additional information from any Proposer, to supplement, amend or otherwise modify the RFP prior to the closing date and time, and reissue the RFP at any time prior to execution of a final agreement if, in Commission sole opinion, and best interest to do so; (ii) to supplement, amend, substitute, or otherwise modify this RFP at any time prior to selection of one or more proposer for negotiation and (iii) to cancel this RFP with or without issuing another RFP; (iv) to reject the proposal of any proposer who, in the Commission’s sole judgment, has been delinquent or unfaithful in the performance of any contract with Commission is financially or technically incapable or is otherwise not a responsible responder; (v) To reject as informal or non-responsive, any proposal which, in Commission’s sole judgment, is incomplete, is not in conformity with applicable law, is conditional in any way, or deviates from the mandated requirements of the RFP and; (vi) to waive any informalities in the submission process, defect, non-responsiveness and/or deviation from this RFP that is not considered in the best interest and/or best value to Commission, at its sole judgment.

Any exceptions to the specifications included in this RFP must be clearly stated in the proposal.

Submittal Instructions: Organization of Submission

To ensure an efficient and consistent evaluation process, all proposals must be organized according to the format outlined below. Proposals that do not adhere to this structure or that lack the required documentation may be scored lower or deemed non-responsive, which may result in disqualification. In the event of any discrepancies or conflicts within the proposal documents, the Savannah Airport Commission reserves the sole right to determine the appropriate resolution.

Submit data as requested in the following sections: This section will be submitted in Bonfire under Table of Contents, per section (Tab A, Tab B, etc.) as noted below.

A. (Tab A) Cover/Letter of Interest:

Each proposal must have a Cover/Letter of Interest expressing the company’s interest in being considered for this opportunity while also summarizing the company’s qualifications and experience relevant to the scope of services. In addition, the letter will include the company’s information including the name of the company (include any DBA names);

headquarters and parent company locations; and a brief history of the company; company’s mailing address, contact person, telephone number for primary contact person, and email address; and a principal or officer of the company authorized to execute contracts or other similar documents on the firm’s behalf must sign the letter.

B. (Tab B) Technical Compliance & System Functionality:

SAC will evaluate how well the proposed system meets all technical requirements and supports 24/7 mission-critical airport operations.

Vendors should address system performance, video wall technology, pixel pitch, image quality, ease of use, ability to display multiple data sources, KVM capability, cybersecurity features, network requirements, and overall system reliability and architecture.

C. (Tab C) Project Approach & Implementation Plan:

SAC will evaluate the Vendor’s plan to successfully deliver and install the system in an active airport environment.

Vendors should describe installation methods, project schedule, secured area coordination, staging, testing, and commissioning, training, and overall project management approach.

D. (Tab D) Vendor Qualifications & Relevant Experience:

SAC will evaluate the Vendor’s experience with similar video wall installations and mission-critical environments.

Vendors should include relevant project history, airport or EOC experience, personnel qualifications, certifications, manufacturer partnerships, and references.

E. (Tab E) System Expandability & Future Capabilities:

SAC will evaluate how easily the system can expand or integrate with future airport needs. Vendors should describe scalability, ability to add displays or locations, software flexibility, and integration with future technologies.

F. (Tab F) Cost:

SAC will evaluate overall value, not just price. Vendors should provide total cost of ownership, itemized pricing, warranty and maintenance costs, licensing fees, and any optional services or upgrades.

Required Forms (Must Be Included in Response)

The following forms must be completed in full and submitted with the proposal:

1. Proposal Certification Form. This certifies that the Respondent has certain specific capabilities, and that the proposal accurately represents those capabilities.

2. Non-Collusion Affidavit Form. This certifies that the Respondent has not colluded, conspired, or engaged in any anti-competitive behavior in connection with the preparation or submission of this proposal.

3. Acknowledgement of Addendum Form. Please sign and acknowledge all addenda (if any) associated with this RFP.

4. Reference Forms. Please provide 3 business references. The references must include work associated with past, relevant contracts during the last five (5) years that relate to the proposer’s ability to perform the work outlined in this RFP.

Examples should include the relative size and complexity of other similar work. By including this list, the respondent grants permission to the Commission to contact this client list.

5. Local, Small Business/Minority Business Form. Please complete the Local, Small Business/Minority Business Form of this RFP. If your company does not have either designation, please check the box noted as non-applicable. If applicable, please complete the form in its entirety.

6. Exceptions Form. Please note in your response if there are any exceptions or recommended additions to the requirements in this proposal. If there are exceptions noted on the requirements of this RFP, please note the exceptions/additions on the designated Exceptions Form. If applicable, proposers are encouraged to submit any unique documentation illustrating any exceptions or recommendations of design in this section.

Evaluation Criteria and Award

At Proposers’ own expense, Proposers may be selected to attend and interview with the evaluation committee to further present their qualifications. These presentations will provide the Proposer with the opportunity to clarify their Proposal and ensure a mutual understanding of the services to be provided and the approach to be used.

By submitting its Proposal in response to this proposal, respondents accept the evaluation process. The Savannah Airport Commission reserves the right to reject any or all responses, delete any portion of the response, accept any response deemed most advantageous, or to waive and irregularities or informalities in the response received that best serves the interests and at the sole discretion of the Commission.

The respondent selected for an award will not necessarily be the lowest bidder.

Rather, the selection will be based upon the weighted criteria, responsiveness, and the most responsible and advantageous respondent for the Commission, as determined by the Commission in its sole discretion. The Commission reserves the right to add/delete/modify criteria or times, via an addendum, if it is in the Commission’s best interest, as determined by the city in its sole discretion.

Evaluation Criteria Chart

Criteria Maximum Points

Factor Description

1 Technical Compliance & System Functionality 25

This criterion evaluates how well the proposed solution meets the Airport's technical requirements, including LED display quality, pixel pitch, image clarity, controller capabilities, video wall management software, KVM functionality, cybersecurity, network compatibility, reliability, and overall ability to support continuous 24/7 mission-critical Airport Operations Center (AOC) operations.

2 Project Approach & Implementation Plan 25

This criterion evaluates the Vendor's overall approach to successfully delivering the project, including site verification, installation methodology, project schedule, secure-area coordination, structural considerations, testing, commissioning, training, quality control, risk mitigation, and the ability to minimize operational disruptions during installation.

3 Vendor Qualifications & Relevant Experience 20

This criterion evaluates the Vendor's experience with similar commercial-grade LED video wall installations, particularly within airports, emergency operations centers, public safety facilities, or other mission-critical environments.

Consideration will also be given to project references, personnel qualifications, manufacturer certifications, and demonstrated experience with comparable projects.

4 System Expandability & Future Capabilities 15

This criterion evaluates the flexibility and scalability of the proposed solution, including the ability to expand beyond the Airport Operations Center, integrate additional displays and facilities, support future technologies, accommodate additional input sources, and provide long-term growth without requiring replacement of the core video wall management platform.

5 Cost 10

This criterion evaluates the total cost proposal, including equipment, software, licensing, installation, training, warranty, optional maintenance, and any recurring costs.

Cost will be evaluated based on overall value, completeness of the proposed solution, lifecycle cost, and long-term operational benefits. The lowest-priced proposal will not automatically receive the highest score.

Local, Small Business/Minority Business

Local, small businesses or minority companies will receive points in this area. A non-local, non-minority designation does not serve as disqualification for the award of this project.

All 100

Evaluation Upon selection of the most qualified Respondents, the Commission may require the finalists to make an oral presentation to the Evaluation Panel to further explain their proposals. If such interviews are conducted, the Commission’s evaluation of the presentations will also be factored into the evaluation of the proposals. However, Respondents are advised that award may be made without interviews or further discussion. The following process will be used to evaluate the proposals:

1. Initial Evaluation

Each Proposal received will first be evaluated for responsiveness. Each Proposal received will first be evaluated for responsiveness. Each proposal will also be evaluated to ensure that all required documents are submitted to meet SAC’s compliance as noted in this RFP (meets minimum requirements).

2. Evaluation Panel

The Commission will use a minimum of a three-person panel to evaluate each of the responsive proposals. The evaluation panel will evaluate the responsive proposals submitted and award points according to the Evaluation Points chart above.

PLEASE NOTE: No Respondent will be informed at any time during or after the RFP process as to the identity of any evaluation panel member. If a Respondent becomes aware of the identity of such a person(s), he/she will not make any attempt to contact or discuss with such person anything related to this RFP. The designated Contact person is the only person at Commission the Respondent’s will contact pertaining to this RFP. Failure to abide by this requirement may cause such Respondent(s) to be eliminated from consideration for award.

3. Best and Final Negotiations

Contract Award Procedure:

By completing, executing, and submitting the Respondent Certification, attached hereto, and incorporated by this reference, the “Respondent is thereby agreeing to abide by all terms and conditions pertaining to this RFP as issued by Commission.

If a Respondent is selected, Respondents will receive by e-mail a Notice of Results of Evaluation after a notice of award is issued. Such notice will inform the Respondents which Respondent has been selected to proceed with exclusive negotiations.

The Commission will evaluate the Respondents based on the above criteria and will select the most advantageous and best value to Commission. The chosen Respondent is recommended to enter into an agreement for the completion of services.

The Commission reserves the right to conduct a “Best and Final” negotiation at its sole discretion.

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A. (Tab A) Cover/Letter of Interest:
Each proposal must have a Cover/Letter of Interest expressing the company’s interest in being considered for this opportunity while also summarizing the company’s qualifications and experience relevant to the scope of services. In addition, the letter...
B. (Tab B) Technical Compliance & System Functionality:
SAC will evaluate how well the proposed system meets all technical requirements and supports 24/7 mission-critical airport operations.
Vendors should address system performance, video wall technology, pixel pitch, image quality, ease of use, ability to display multiple data sources, KVM capability, cybersecurity features, network requirements, and overall system reliability and archi...
C. (Tab C) Project Approach & Implementation Plan:
SAC will evaluate the Vendor’s plan to successfully deliver and install the system in an active airport environment.
Vendors should describe installation methods, project schedule, secured area coordination, staging, testing, and commissioning, training, and overall project management approach.
D. (Tab D) Vendor Qualifications & Relevant Experience:
SAC will evaluate the Vendor’s experience with similar video wall installations and mission-critical environments.
Vendors should include relevant project history, airport or EOC experience, personnel qualifications, certifications, manufacturer partnerships, and references.
E. (Tab E) System Expandability & Future Capabilities:
SAC will evaluate how easily the system can expand or integrate with future airport needs. Vendors should describe scalability, ability to add displays or locations, software flexibility, and integration with future technologies.
F. (Tab F) Cost:
SAC will evaluate overall value, not just price. Vendors should provide total cost of ownership, itemized pricing, warranty and maintenance costs, licensing fees, and any optional services or upgrades.

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