Access control devices and security cameras

Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #251-26-134 for Access Controls Materials & Related Services, targeting Factory S2 Certified Security Companies. The procurement seeks comprehensive integration, installation, repair, and replacement of access control devices within the S2 Security Management System, along with physical installation of Axis cameras to be integrated into the Orchid Hybrid system. Deliverables include a wide range of materials such as Aiphone video door stations, LenelS2 network and access control blades, HID card readers, power supplies, and associated hardware, with accompanying labor services across multiple technician categories including cabling, field, physical security, and network engineers. The bid requires different labor rate pricing for standard, after-hours, and weekend/holiday work. Key evaluation criteria will focus on pricing, quality of items/service, vendor experience, and conformity with specifications, with WCPSS reserving the right to award to multiple vendors. Critical dates include a bid submission deadline of April 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM, with written questions due by April 11, 2025. The contract is an Agency Specific Term Contract with pricing to be held firm through June 30, 2026, and potential for two additional one-year term extensions.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract appears open to Factory S2 Certified Security Companies with demonstrated capabilities in access control and security camera systems integration. While no incumbent vendors are directly listed, the procurement indicates a sophisticated existing technology infrastructure involving S2 Security Management System and Orchid Hybrid system, suggesting potential incumbent knowledge or familiarity might be advantageous. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the bid—covering extensive materials, labor rates across multiple technician categories, and potential multi-vendor awards—implies a significant procurement value. The technology scope suggests this is a substantial security infrastructure investment for Wake County Public School System, with potential integration requirements that will demand technical expertise and competitive pricing across access control and security camera installation services.