Neil Kirkman Building (NKB) Security and Surveillance System Upgrades

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has issued Invitation to Negotiate (ITN-032-25) for comprehensive security and surveillance system upgrades at the Neil Kirkman Building (NKB) in Tallahassee. The procurement seeks a sophisticated solution involving 274 mobile-enabled wireless cylindrical locks, readers, request-to-exit devices, 202 video camera licenses, and 6 license plate reader camera licenses with associated hardware and software. The project requires a cloud-based solution that integrates with Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, and virtualization platforms, while complying with Florida Administrative Code chapters 60GG-2 and 60GG-4. Evaluation will be based on a total of 890 possible points, with 350 points allocated to pricing, 450 points to technical response, and 90 points to past performance. Key procurement dates include a pre-response conference and site visit on August 28, 2025, a proposal due date of October 7, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. ET, and an anticipated Notice of Intent to Award on December 2, 2025. The contract term is five years with an option to renew for an additional five years, and the contractor must complete substantial installation within 240 days of the notice to proceed.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project requires all personnel to pass background checks and provide ongoing monitoring, maintenance, repairs, training, and warranty services. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the procurement specifies integration requirements with existing infrastructure, emphasizing advanced encryption, access controls, and comprehensive security protocols. The price sheet indicates potential for annual pricing increases up to 5% and includes detailed cost categories such as solution costs, monitoring costs, maintenance costs, and replacement equipment costs. Specific equipment quantities are defined, including 50 badge readers, 25 request to exit detectors, 25 electric door strikes, 25 mobile wireless locksets, 10 wireless gateways, 10 controllers, and 25 cameras with various specifications. Technician and helper hourly rates are specified for standard business hours and emergency periods, suggesting a potential total contract value that could range significantly depending on the proposed solution and implementation approach.