Security Electronics, Locking System, and Video Management System Replacement - Detention Center

Pamlico County, North Carolina is requesting proposals for complete replacement of security electronics, detention locking systems, and video management systems at the Pamlico County Detention Center, with sealed proposals due July 13, 2026 at 4:45 p.m.

The scope is a turnkey installation including PLC-based door control components, touch screen control stations, intercom system components, detention lock cylinder replacement and rekeying (approximately 110 cylinders with 30 cut keys), video management software, approximately 56 replacement cameras and 6 additional cameras, recording and storage equipment with 90-day retention capability, dedicated network infrastructure, monitoring workstations, installation, programming, integration, configuration, testing, training, warranty, maintenance, and support. The facility is located at 200 Main Street, Bayboro, North Carolina 28515. All work must be coordinated with the Pamlico County Sheriff's Office to maintain security and minimize operational disruption during active detention operations.

Proposers must demonstrate qualifications through documented experience with detention and correctional facility security electronics systems, PLC-based door control, detention lock cylinder replacement, video management systems, and secure network configuration, supported by references from similar projects.

Comprehensive pricing must itemize base system cost, equipment, labor, software licenses, cabling, training, warranty coverage, and recurring maintenance costs for years 1 through 5. Unit pricing is required for additional cameras, intercom stations, detention lock cylinders, cut keys, workstations, storage, and labor services at normal, after-hours, emergency, and locksmith rates. No bid bond is required. The County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive minor informalities, request clarification, conduct interviews, request demonstrations, negotiate where permitted by law, award all or part of the work, or cancel and reissue the solicitation. Proposers must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including commercial general liability, workers' compensation, professional liability, and cyber liability, and must comply with all facility security requirements and North Carolina public records laws. Proposals will be opened July 15, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. and forwarded to the Sheriff's Office for review, evaluation, and selection recommendation.