Opportunity
BidNet Direct #0000417510
Bristol Public Schools Video Surveillance System Improvements and Expansion
March 23, 2026
April 06, 2026
0000417510
238210
This opportunity involves the expansion and improvement of the video surveillance system for Bristol Public Schools in Connecticut. - Government Buyer: - City of Bristol, Connecticut (Hartford County) - Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM): - Avigilon (highlighted as the required camera and system OEM) - Products Requested: - Avigilon H6A IR fixed dome cameras (indoor/outdoor, 2MP/4MP/6MP/8MP) - Avigilon H6A IR fisheye camera (12MP) - Avigilon H5A 360-degree multisensor cameras (12MP/20MP/32MP) - Avigilon Unity enterprise camera channel licenses - IR illuminator rings, mounting hardware (surface, pendant, corner, wall, pole, drop ceiling kits) - Cat6A cabling, IP camera surge protectors, PoE injectors, rack-mount UPS, 24- and 48-port network switches, 24-port Cat6A patch panels - Services Requested: - Installation, integration, testing, commissioning, and one-year warranty for the surveillance system - Optional Security Service Agreement (SSA) for years 2-5: preventive maintenance, software/firmware updates, technical support, system performance reviews, and reporting - Notable Requirements: - Participation by disadvantaged, minority, Native American, small, service-disabled veteran, and women-owned businesses - Bonding, certified payroll, prevailing wage, and insurance required - Electronic bid submission; pre-bid conference recommended - Place of Performance: - Bristol Public Schools, Bristol, CT (City of Bristol government facility) - Estimated Contract Value: Mid to high six figures, depending on scope and options - Competing OEMs may include Axis Communications, Hanwha Vision, Bosch Security, and Hikvision, with comparable camera and VMS solutions.
Description
The City of Bristol is soliciting bids for the installation, integration, testing, commissioning, and warranty of a video surveillance system for Bristol Public Schools. The project involves improvements and expansion of the existing video surveillance infrastructure across multiple school locations. Participation requirements include disadvantaged business enterprise, minority business, Native American, small business, service-disabled veteran owned, and women-owned business participation. The solicitation includes bonding requirements, a pre-bid conference, and electronic bid submission with item-based pricing.