Virgin Islands Buys #BD-26-260-2602-2441

Enterprise-Grade Video Surveillance System Solicitation for BIT St. Croix Office

The Bureau of Information Technology (BIT) of the Government of the United States Virgin Islands is seeking a turnkey enterprise-grade video surveillance system for its St. Croix office. - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Information Technology (BIT), Government of the United States Virgin Islands, Office of the Governor - OEMs and Vendors: - Acceptable OEMs: Axis Communications, Hanwha Vision, Bosch Security Systems, Avigilon, or technically equivalent manufacturers - Notable exclusions: Huawei, ZTE, Hikvision, Dahua, and other FCC/NDAA prohibited brands - Products Requested: - 10 enterprise-grade fixed IP cameras (minimum 4K UHD, WDR, IR, vandal/weather-resistant, PoE) - 1 enterprise-grade PTZ camera (minimum 4K UHD, 25x optical zoom, 360° rotation, auto-tracking) - Enterprise-grade Network Video Recorder (NVR) with RAID storage, redundant power, 90-day retention, and scalability - Video Management System (VMS) with centralized administration, browser-based access, role-based security, audit logging, and camera licenses - Managed PoE switches sized for all cameras, UPS-backed - Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) with minimum 30-minute runtime - Monitoring workstation and dual displays for live viewing - CAT6 or better cabling, camera mounts, junction boxes, enclosures, rack/cable management, surge protection, grounding, conduit, and raceway - Services Requested: - Turnkey installation, configuration, testing, commissioning, documentation, training, and warranty support - Administrator and end-user training, as-built documentation, quick reference guides - Minimum 3-year manufacturer warranty, 1-year installation warranty, technical support - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict cybersecurity compliance: FIPS-compliant encryption, NDAA Section 889 and FCC Covered List prohibitions - Integration with Fortinet security infrastructure - System must be scalable for future expansion to at least 25 cameras and support advanced analytics - Vendors must be authorized resellers/installers with at least three years of relevant experience

Description

This solicitation is for the procurement, installation, configuration, and commissioning of a modern enterprise-grade video surveillance system for the Bureau of Information Technology's St. Croix office location. The system includes enterprise-grade IP cameras, a PTZ camera, network video recorder, video management system, and associated infrastructure. The project aims to enhance physical security, provide comprehensive monitoring, support incident investigations, and allow for future expansion. The vendor must provide a turnkey solution including equipment, software, labor, training, and warranty support. The solicitation is conducted as an informal quotation under Title 31 Section 239(a)(3) of the Virgin Islands Code.

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