Jail Video Surveillance System and PLC Controls

Emmet County, Michigan is seeking proposals for a comprehensive jail video surveillance and control system procurement through a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued on July 17, 2025. The project involves designing, installing, servicing, training, and maintaining a Motorola Avigilon Unity Video Surveillance System (or equivalent) for the Emmet County Correctional Facility, which includes 93 IP cameras and an upgrade of existing Wonderware InduSoft v8.0 control software to AVEVA Edge. Key deliverables include advanced video analytics with artificial intelligence capabilities such as Appearance Search, Facial Recognition, and Unusual Activity Detection, two Network Video Recorders, and a storage solution with 45-day retention for inmate-related areas and 30-day retention for other cameras. The system must integrate various security and facility controls including intercoms, lights, televisions, door locks, and cameras to enhance safety and operational effectiveness. An optional site visit is scheduled for July 24th, with proposals due by 3:00 PM EST on August 15, 2025, and anticipated project review and award by September 8, 2025. Vendors must possess CJIS level 3B certification and be located within 100 miles of the facility to provide 24/7 support.

The RFP does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Optional components include 10 body cameras and a 14-bay docking station, expanding the potential scope of the project. The county is tax-exempt and requires vendors to provide comprehensive training sessions and a one-year support plan to ensure successful implementation. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the complexity of the system—involving 93 IP cameras, advanced video analytics, network video recorders, and comprehensive integration of security systems—suggests a significant capital investment. The procurement seeks a vendor capable of providing not just hardware and software, but also ongoing technical support, training, and system maintenance. The current system utilizes Wonderware InduSoft v8.0, which will be upgraded to AVEVA Edge, indicating a desire for technological modernization and enhanced operational capabilities within the correctional facility.