Ames Ionwave #2026-096 Addendum 2

CyRide Seeks Mobile Video Security Systems for Bus Fleet – Installation and Training Included

Ames Transit Agency (d/b/a CyRide) is seeking proposals for the purchase and installation of mobile video security systems for its bus fleet in Ames, Iowa. - Government Buyer: - Ames Transit Agency (d/b/a CyRide), City of Ames, Iowa - Contracting office: City Hall, 515 Clark Ave, Ames, IA - Place of performance: CyRide facility, 601 N. University Blvd., Ames, IA - Products and Quantities: - Mobile video security systems for 40ft, 60ft articulating, and cutaway buses - Each system includes at least 13 IP-based cameras per bus (some configurations with 8 or 11 cameras depending on bus type) - DVRs with minimum 2TB storage and at least 14 days (252 hours) of video retention - Interior 360-degree cameras, pedestal-mounted dash cameras, and exterior weatherproof infrared cameras - Removable video storage drives, video review docks/hardware, and reverse camera monitors - Video review software with licenses for at least 10 workstations - Additional peripherals: vehicle speed, brake, acceleration, turn signal data recording, reverse monitor, event marker button, diagnostic indicators - Estimated annual replacement of 10 complete systems, plus new vehicle installations - Services Requested: - Installation of all systems at the CyRide facility, including removal of existing systems - Onsite training for maintenance, dispatch, and supervisory staff - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All equipment must be NDAA Section 889 compliant and meet Buy America provisions - Cameras must be ONVIF-conformant, IP-based, Power over Ethernet, tamper-proof, and weatherproof for exterior use - Systems must support remote access, wireless video download via Wi-Fi, and record vehicle telemetry data - No cloud storage or live streaming required - Minimum 2-year warranty on all components - Phased installation coordinated with vehicle availability - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; proposals may include multiple manufacturers - Well-known OEMs in this space include REI, Seon, AngelTrax, and Safety Vision - Contract Details: - Initial contract period from award through December 31, 2026, with four optional 12-month renewal periods - Annual phased replacement and installation schedule - Locations: - All installation and training at CyRide facility, 601 N. University Blvd., Ames, IA - Contracting office at City Hall, 515 Clark Ave, Ames, IA

Description

The Ames Transit Agency (d/b/a CyRide) is soliciting proposals for the purchase and installation of mobile video security systems to be installed on their fleet of buses, including 60-foot articulating heavy-duty transit buses, 40-foot heavy-duty transit buses, and light-duty cutaway buses. The contract period runs from the date of award through December 31, 2026, with options for four additional 12-month renewals. The system must support at least 13 high-definition cameras, provide at least 14 days of video retention, support remote access and video downloading, and include installation and training services. Proposals must meet detailed technical specifications and comply with federal requirements.

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