Opportunity
Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1134-CHA01-CHA01-132056
Automatic Barrier Arm Gate System Installation and Integration with Avigilon Access Control
Posted
August 05, 2026
Respond By
August 20, 2026
Identifier
BD-27-1134-CHA01-CHA01-132056
NAICS
238290, 238210, 238990
The Cambridge Housing Authority is seeking bids for a turnkey installation of an automatic vehicle access control system for a parking area on Washington Street in Cambridge, MA. - Government Buyer: Cambridge Housing Authority - Project Scope: - Furnishing, installing, testing, and commissioning a complete automatic barrier arm gate system - Integration with the existing Avigilon access control system (OEM requirement) - Installation of pedestal-mounted access control devices - Provision of electrical and network infrastructure - Trenching for infrastructure and site restoration - Installation of signage - Emergency vehicle access provisions, including preemption/siren detection - Removal and disposal of existing cast iron gates - OEM Highlight: Avigilon (integration with their access control system is mandatory) - Notable Requirements: - Turnkey solution including all labor, materials, and commissioning - Mandatory pre-bid site walkthrough for all bidders - Contract value not to exceed $75,000
Description
The Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA) invites electronic bids from qualified contractors to furnish, install, integrate, test, and commission a complete automatic vehicle access control system for the parking spine located on Washington Street between Portland Street and Windsor Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The work includes installation of automatic barrier arm gates, integration with CHA's existing Avigilon access control system, pedestal-mounted access control devices, associated electrical and network infrastructure, trenching, signage, emergency access provisions, emergency vehicle preemption/siren detection, removal of existing cast iron gates, site restoration, and all related work necessary to provide a complete and fully operational system. The selected bidder shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, permitting, coordination, commissioning, closeout documentation, and training necessary for a turnkey installation. The contract value is not to exceed $75,000.