RFP Technology Solutions District-Wide Camera System

The Durango School District in La Plata County, Colorado, is seeking proposals for a comprehensive district-wide camera security system solution through a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued on October 29, 2025. The procurement involves replacing and upgrading the district's existing security camera infrastructure, with requirements for 262 cameras of various types including outdoor fisheye, dome, multisensor, and indoor dome cameras. Vendors must provide a complete solution encompassing hardware and software supply, installation, configuration, and commissioning, with storage capacities ranging from 256GB to 1TB and 30-day video retention. The RFP mandates 5-year licensing for all cameras and gateways, professional installation services, comprehensive cabling, documentation, data migration support, staff training, and ongoing technical support. Key evaluation criteria include responsiveness, ability to meet requirements, security, confidentiality, business practices, past experience, and references. Critical dates include clarification questions due by 11/04/25, responses due by 11/07/25, finalist selection by 11/10/25, potential interviews on 11/10/25, and final review and negotiation targeted for 11/11/25.

Vendor qualifications include being authorized partners with at least three years of experience in K-12 or large campus security system implementation, having completed two enterprise unified security system installations covering 40 or more facilities, and demonstrating compliance with data privacy regulations such as FERPA and the Colorado Student Data Transparency and Security Act. The proposed solution must be compatible with ChromeOS or cloud-based platforms and fully functional with Durango School District-issued Chromebooks, featuring an intuitive interface with scalability for future technology infrastructure changes. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the RFP suggests a significant investment in district-wide security infrastructure. There are no explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types mentioned in the provided documentation. The system must integrate with existing district technology infrastructure, emphasizing a seamless technological transition that supports the district's current and future security and operational needs.