DSU Applied Research Lab Facility Security System

Dakota State University (DSU) is seeking qualified security systems integrators to design, supply, install, and commission a comprehensive security system for a new 100,000-square-foot research facility located at 3040 N. Martindale Road in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The project, targeted for completion by August 2026, requires a sophisticated security infrastructure encompassing a Genetec Security Management Suite, access control systems, video surveillance, and intercom/communication systems across three floors and gated parking areas. Proposals are due by April 28, 2025, at 11:59 PM CDT, with an anticipated award and contract negotiation scheduled for April 30, 2025. The evaluation criteria will assess vendors based on specialized expertise, technical competence, resources, past performance, project management techniques, and ability to handle complex project constraints. Vendors must submit both project-based and component-based pricing, including 5 years of software support covering updates, technical assistance, and troubleshooting. The State reserves the right to reject any proposals and negotiate terms with the highest-ranked offeror.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types are explicitly mentioned, the RFP indicates a comprehensive technical requirement that suggests a need for highly specialized security systems integrators with advanced technological capabilities. The proposed security system will integrate multiple sophisticated components, including Genetec access control, HID credential readers, Zenitel video intercoms, and Axis network cameras with specific technical specifications. The system will feature multiple camera types with varying resolutions (12-15 megapixels), PoE Mortise Locksets, and support for multiple credential authentication methods including HID Prox, iCLASS, and mobile platforms. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the complex nature of the security infrastructure and the 100,000-square-foot facility suggests a significant investment in security technology. The project encompasses exterior security features like card reader-controlled lift arm gates with license plate recognition cameras and comprehensive interior surveillance across telecom rooms and common areas.