Opportunity

Ames Ionwave #2027-019

Access Control and Camera System Upgrade for City of Ames Power Plant (Genetec Synergis & Omnicast)

Posted

August 10, 2026

Respond By

August 28, 2026

Identifier

2027-019

NAICS

561621

The City of Ames Electric Services Department is seeking bids for a comprehensive upgrade to the access control and camera system at its Power Plant. - Government Buyer: - City of Ames, Electric Services Department, Power Plant - OEMs and Vendors: - Genetec (Synergis and Omnicast systems) - Products/Services Requested: - Hardware and software for access control and video surveillance - 2 Cloudlinks for system integration - 42 Genetec Synergis Reader Licenses (to convert existing hardware) - 15 Genetec Omnicast camera licenses - 1 2U rack-mounted server (Intel Xeon Silver 4401Y, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 12TB RAID 5 storage) - Upgrades for 42 doors and 8 camera licenses (as per alternate line item) - Additional fees or equipment as needed - Services: - System design, cabling, installation, testing, and commissioning - Five-year onsite hardware and software support and maintenance (with annual renewal option) - Training for Power Plant employees (including manuals and recorded sessions) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Solution must integrate with existing Genetec Omnicast camera system - Only Genetec Synergis and Genetec Omnicast are approved OEMs - Vendor must provide device layout drawings, installation manuals, and product data sheets prior to installation - Five-year onsite support with 24-hour emergency and 48-hour non-emergency response times - Compliance with City of Ames affirmative action and insurance requirements - Iowa Contractor Registration required; performance and payment bond may be required if bid exceeds $25,000

Description

The City of Ames is seeking bids from qualified contractors to provide and install an updated access control system and camera system at the Power Plant for the Electric Services Department. The project includes furnishing and installing hardware and software components such as Cloudlinks, Genetec Synergis Reader Licenses, and Genetec Omnicast camera licenses. The scope also involves system design, cabling, installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance, service, support, warranty, and training. A service contract for onsite hardware and software support is also desired. Bidders may schedule a site visit but there is no pre-bid meeting.

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