Andrews Elementary School Intercom System Replacement
Open State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- CCS-2026-AES-INTERCOM
- State
- North Carolina
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Point of contact
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- Dane Rickett dane.rickett@cherokee.k12.nc.us
Opportunity details come from constructionbidsource.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
Cherokee County Schools in North Carolina is requesting proposals for the Building Communication (Intercom) System Replacement at Andrews Elementary School (205 Jean Christy Ave., Andrews, NC 28901), with proposals due November 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET and an optional pre-proposal meeting scheduled for October 26 at 9:00 AM ET.
The scope is a fully integrated, IP-based intercom system with new components including a main console unit, interior speakers in classrooms and offices, exterior speakers covering three play areas, four parking areas, and campus perimeters, call buttons in classrooms and offices, and appropriate data lines. All equipment must be new, not refurbished, and the system must integrate with existing IP infrastructure. The vendor shall provide and install the complete system.
Vendor qualifications require a minimum of five years installing comparable security systems in K-12 educational environments, North Carolina business licensing, certified technicians, and liability insurance with minimum $1 million coverage. A minimum one-year warranty on all parts and labor is mandatory.
Evaluation weighting is cost (30%), vendor qualifications and experience (20%), technical specifications and compatibility (25%), compliance with RFP requirements (10%), project timeline and implementation (10%), and maintenance and support (5%). Proposals must include a company profile, detailed cost breakdowns for equipment, installation, configuration and programming, training, maintenance plans, project timeline, three references from projects completed within the past three years, detailed product specifications, installation location details, and proof of ongoing maintenance support capability.
Questions are due October 28 at 2:00 PM ET with responses provided by October 30. Vendor selection is estimated for November 12, 2026, with project completion targeted for February 2027. Site visits may be scheduled with Technology Director Dane Rickett with at least 24 hours' notice. The RFP is issued pursuant to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction School Safety Grants Program policies.
Opportunity text
The purpose of this project is to enhance security at the school through the installation of a fully integrated communication system. This system shall provide two-way communication between the office and room locations throughout the buildings and provide external speakers for announcements to cover outside areas of the campus including play areas, parking areas, and building perimeters to improve overall safety. The vendor shall provide and install a completely NEW system with NEW components, including but not limited to the following components to provide an integrated and fully functional communication system: IP based system with Main Unit (Console) Interior Speakers in classrooms, offices, and rooms Exterior Speakers to cover the perimeter of the campus including but not limited to 3 play areas, 4 parking areas, and other areas. Call Buttons located in classrooms, offices, and other appropriate areas. Appropriate data lines to components The system shall integrate with existing IP systems
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Building Communication (Intercom) System Replacement - Andrews Elementary School.pdf |
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