Benecom BN Surveillance - SW

The State of Louisiana, Office of State Procurement, is requesting bids for a statewide contract to furnish Benecom Brand Name Surveillance products under Solicitation 3000026420, with bids due August 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM CST and public opening at the Office of State Procurement in Baton Rouge. The contract is available for cooperative purchasing by political subdivisions, quasi-state agencies, external procurement units, and federal agencies.

A Louisiana preference applies to bidders certifying that at least 50% of their Louisiana workforce comprises Louisiana residents. All products must be manufacturer's current state-of-the-art equipment in new condition; refurbished items are not acceptable. The scope includes camera equipment, networking equipment, network attached storage units, network video recorders and stations, and surveillance system upgrades across five product categories. Bidders must quote discount percentages off the manufacturer's catalog price list for each category and identify their business relationship to the manufacturer (original manufacturer, authorized distributor, third-party authorized provider, or re-labeling agreement holder). Installation and initial software configuration services are available at hourly rates to be quoted by the bidder. Individual items are limited to a net price of $49,999.00 or less.

The estimated annual contract value is approximately $493,526.62. The initial term is 12 months effective November 6, 2026 or the award date, whichever is later, with options for two additional 12-month renewals, not to exceed 36 months total. The contractor must pay a one percent administrative fee to the state based on quarterly net sales and submit detailed usage reports quarterly.

All equipment must comply with Louisiana's prohibition on telecommunications and video surveillance equipment from specified banned entities under La. R.S. 39:1753.1, requiring submission of a notarized affidavit prior to award. For bids valued at $25,000 or more, bidders must certify they are not suspended or debarred by the General Services Administration. Award will be made on an all-or-none basis to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the greatest overall discount percentages, provided that no line item offering zero percent discount will be awarded and prices do not exceed GSA governmentally negotiated rates. Written inquiries are due July 23, 2026 with responses due by July 30, 2026.