Orange County Convention Center Closed Circuit Televising (CCTV) Upgrades

Orange County, Florida is seeking professional design and consulting services for a Closed Circuit Televising (CCTV) Upgrades project at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC). The procurement solicits comprehensive design services including site assessment, network design, configuration, and installation of upgraded cameras and IP video network and software recording systems across multiple OCCC campus locations. The project aims to replace existing CCTV cameras and recording equipment that have exceeded their useful lives, with a focus on enhancing security and meeting the Orange County Sheriff and Convention Center Security Division's safety requirements. Proposals are due electronically through the OpenGov Procurement portal by 4:00 PM local time on May 26, 2022, with a non-mandatory virtual pre-proposal conference scheduled for May 4, 2022, at 10:00 AM. The project timeline includes a 240-day design period, with anticipated construction start in August 2023 and estimated completion in August 2025, carefully scheduled around the convention center's event calendar. Evaluation criteria include technical approach, project understanding, team qualifications, and potential bonus points for hiring dislocated workers and registered service-disabled veterans. Professional liability insurance of $1,000,000 is required, and the selected consultant must design the project within funding limitations.

The county has established a 27% Minority/Women Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation goal, with additional encouragement for 18% minority and 6% women workforce levels. Responsive organizations will need to demonstrate capability in advanced security technology integration and network design for large-scale public facility environments. The estimated construction contract price is $4,200,000, with provisions for potential redesign at no additional cost if initial bids exceed the budgeted amount. The procurement is specifically targeting professional design firms with expertise in security systems, IP network infrastructure, and complex public facility technology upgrades. Respondents must be prepared to work within the constraints of an active convention center environment, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing events while implementing comprehensive security technology improvements. The project represents a significant investment in modernizing the OCCC's security infrastructure, with a strategic focus on leveraging advanced IP-based surveillance and recording technologies to enhance overall campus safety and security capabilities.