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Bellaire Public Schools in Michigan is conducting a sealed-bid procurement for an Integrated School Safety Project, a comprehensive campus security modernization initiative. The project encompasses five integrated components: mass communication systems (approximately 100 users with mobile and desktop applications), AI-enhanced IP cloud-based video surveillance (approximately 75 cameras with facial recognition and behavioral analytics), interior door locking devices (approximately 75 classrooms with visual status indicators and panic button integration), exterior door monitoring systems (approximately 50 prop alarms and video intercom stations), and visitor management systems (two complete kiosk units with tablets, printers, and stands). The procurement specifically requires a Verkada-based access control and security system, including access control panels, wireless locks, video intercoms, and guest/visitor management vestibules, along with installation, cabling (Cat6e and RS485), backend configuration, end-user training, and locksmithing services. Contractor qualifications mandate a minimum of three years of experience in access control and emergency environment installation, Verkada Certified Engineer credentials (Essentials and Access Control courses), and a 24-hour support line with trained technicians. The evaluation criteria prioritize app utility and 911 integration (20 percent), hardware reliability (20 percent), vendor certifications (20 percent), AI intelligence capabilities (10 percent), ease of use (10 percent), cost efficiency (10 percent), and customer service including 24/7 availability and five-year warranty (10 percent). A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site walk-through will occur on May 11, 2026, at 3:30 PM at Bellaire High School (205 Victory Lane), with sealed bids due by 11:00 AM on May 18, 2026, and bid opening scheduled for 3:30 PM the same day at the Bellaire Public Schools Library. All exterior door and camera work must be completed by August 17th, with interior door and alarm completion by September 30th.

The procurement includes specific statutory compliance requirements that may restrict eligible bidders. All bid submissions must include a sworn and notarized Familial Disclosure Statement complying with MCL 380.1267 and an Iran Business Relationship Affidavit in accordance with Michigan Public Act 517 of 2012 and the Iran Economic Sanctions Act; bids submitted without these mandatory documents will be rejected. Vendors must maintain a local office within 200 miles of Bellaire Public Schools and provide a dedicated project manager with twice-monthly check-ins throughout the project duration. The project is subject to federal prevailing wage requirements applicable to Antrim County, Michigan. Equipment must be shipped in original Verkada packaging with all damage replaced by the vendor at no cost to the school, and vendors must provide five-year manufacturer warranties (in accordance with Verkada terms) and six-month installer warranties covering non-Verkada materials. Vendors must also provide licensing options for three, five, and ten-year terms. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available documentation; interested bidders should contact Bryan Davies, Director of Operations, at 231-533-8015 for technical inquiries or Terry Starr, Superintendent, at tstarr@bellairek12.org for submission details.