Request for Security Camera Installation Interior Campus

The Au Gres-Sims School District in Michigan is seeking proposals for a comprehensive interior campus security camera installation project through a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued on January 29, 2018. The procurement involves installing an Avigilon IP CCTV system or equivalent, with all cameras to be cabled using Cat6 cabling and connected to Power over Ethernet switches. Bidders must submit detailed camera maps showing proposed locations and coverage, and provide pricing that is all-inclusive with no additional charges for installation or operational costs. The RFP requires contractors to specify technical specifications for Network Video Management Software, IP dome cameras, IP bullet cameras, and IP multi-head dome cameras. Key proposal evaluation criteria include cost, adherence to RFP requirements, relevant experience, qualifications, timeliness, responsiveness, and team compatibility. Critical dates include a mandatory pre-bid walkthrough on February 7, 2018, at 2:00 PM, with sealed bid proposals due by February 14, 2018, at 3:00 PM. The bid will be opened at 4:00 PM on the same day, with the Board of Education expected to select a contractor on February 19, 2018, and project completion required by June 30, 2018.

The RFP requires bidders to provide a 5% bid bond based on total capital costs and potentially furnish performance and payment bonds covering 100% of capital costs as mandated by law. Contractors must commit to a minimum 36-month warranty on parts and labor from the installation date. While the document does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses, it emphasizes comprehensive qualifications and experience as evaluation criteria. The proposed technology appears to be a new installation, with no mention of incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requiring integration. Though a specific budget range is not disclosed, the RFP suggests the project will encompass a comprehensive campus-wide interior security camera system, likely representing a significant capital investment for the school district. The procurement seeks a holistic solution that not only provides hardware and installation but also ensures robust, long-term security infrastructure for the Au Gres-Sims School District.