Gunshot Detection Technology

The City of Albany, Georgia Procurement Division is soliciting sealed proposals for gunshot detection technology services, with proposals due June 13, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. (Addendum 1 extended the deadline from June 6). The contract is a firm-price agreement for one year with two optional one-year renewal terms under Georgia Law O.C.G.A 36-60-13.

The scope is a comprehensive, turnkey gunshot detection solution including hardware, hosting, software, implementation, training, customization, and ongoing maintenance and technical support. The solution area is geographically bounded by W. Highland Ave. to the north, the Flint River to the east, W. Oakridge Dr. to the south, and S. Slappey Blvd. to the west. The City currently operates a Milestone Video Management System for downtown cameras but has no existing gunshot detection integration. The current wireless backhaul system is at capacity and requires upgrading; the extent of existing fiber and mesh network infrastructure in the solution area is unknown and will require further assessment by the City's Technical Advisory Committee and Utilities departments.

Proposers must carry comprehensive insurance including $1 million general liability per occurrence and $500,000 combined single liability for vehicles, plus workers' compensation coverage. Compliance with Georgia's Security and Immigration Compliance Act and the Federal Work Authorization Program (E-Verify) is mandatory.

Evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: Experience & Qualifications (25%), Proposed Services/Maintenance (25%), Implementation Strategy (25%), Quality of Proposal (15%), and Proposal Fee (10%). Proposals must include a detailed cost breakdown by task with travel and lodging expenses in a separately sealed envelope. Submission requirements are one original, one electronic PDF, and seven copies.

The pre-proposal conference was held May 18, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. with teleconference capability. Questions were due May 23, 2022 by 5:00 p.m. The contract was awarded to H2 Design, MA on October 19, 2021, in the amount of $32,990.