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Lauderdale County, Mississippi is seeking sealed bid proposals for RFB NO. LC060-2025, a comprehensive Jail Surveillance Camera System Upgrade for the Lauderdale County Sheriff's Department. The procurement involves providing and installing an extensive surveillance infrastructure, including 72 wide-angle vandal-proof IP varifocal cameras, 21 fisheye IP cameras, 15 dual-lens hallway IP cameras, 11 multi-lens 180-degree view IP cameras, and 2 additional IP varifocal cameras. Supplementary equipment requirements include 5 48-port PoE switches, 6 micro PCs, and 6 65" 4K UHD commercial-grade monitors. The project mandates full system integration, camera relocation, new camera installation, and cabling, with a storage system capable of continuous 24/7 recordings for a minimum of 6 months and RAID or equivalent data protection. Evaluation criteria will encompass compliance with specifications, total cost, equipment quality and compatibility, project timeline, references, past performance, warranty, and support. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit is scheduled for September 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., with bid submissions due by September 29, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.

The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must submit a completed vendor data form, subcontractor data sheet, and a non-collusion affidavit, with proposals accepted both electronically and via sealed submission. The county reserves the right to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all requirements, with the contract to be awarded based on the most advantageous bid to Lauderdale County. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed in the documentation, the comprehensive nature of the surveillance system upgrade suggests a significant technology investment. Bidders are required to provide detailed documentation including manufacturer and model numbers, product datasheets, warranty details, and software licensing information. The project emphasizes system compatibility, comprehensive coverage, and long-term performance of the jail's surveillance infrastructure.