Project 2026-003 Camera System

South Shore Charter Public School (SSCPS) is soliciting quotes for Project 2026-003, a comprehensive security camera system upgrade for their 7-12 Building located at 700 Longwater Drive. The procurement offers two bidding options: a Supplement Option to maintain existing systems and add new cameras, and a Consolidation Option to integrate all camera systems into a unified solution. The project involves relocating 13 existing cameras and installing 19 new cameras on the first floor, plus 27 additional new cameras on the second floor. Contractors must provide all cameras, PoE switches, materials, labor, licensing, installation, setup, and configuration, with work to be completed during standard hours (Monday-Friday, 6:30 am to 3:00 pm). The written quote is due on July 16, 2025, at 10:00 am, with the backend system required to be operational by August 22, 2025. Current infrastructure includes 21 Axis cameras on a ZoneMinder server, 3 Verkada cameras, and 12 Speco Technologies cameras, all utilizing the same PoE switches on a separate network with approximately 14 days of footage retention.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements and be prepared to remove project debris upon completion. The existing security infrastructure consists of three separate camera systems using shared network infrastructure, suggesting that bidders must demonstrate technical expertise in system integration and compatibility. Network cabling will be handled separately during construction and is not part of the bid scope. While no specific budget range is provided, the school indicates a preference for maintaining existing cameras to manage costs. The project is located in Norfolk County, specifically in New Bedford City, Massachusetts, and is anticipated to be completed in phases with expected construction completion in October 2025 and January 2026. Potential bidders should be prepared to provide a comprehensive solution that minimizes disruption to the school's existing security infrastructure while enhancing overall surveillance capabilities.