New York State Contract Reporter #2139497

Buffalo Zoo turnkey security-camera system restoration and infrastructure upgrade

The Buffalo Zoo Facilities Division is seeking a turnkey repair and upgrade of its grounds security-camera network and supporting infrastructure. - Government buyer: Buffalo Zoo, Facilities Division. - Scope: Restore and improve a system of approximately 132 cameras; about 26 cameras currently have no feed. Replace the 26 affected cameras and upgrade supporting cabling, conduit, fiber, switching, and mounting infrastructure. - Requested products and quantities: - 26 replacement security cameras; no make or model specified. - Approximately 3,100 feet of 2-inch conduit, with expansion joints and breakout boxes at camera locations. - One 16-port PoE+ switch for the maintenance building. - Two four-port outdoor PoE switches with battery backup, one at each of the Zebra and Gemsbok exhibit poles. - New four-strand multimode fiber from the maintenance building to the pole-mounted switches; quantity not specified. - Approximately 15 stainless-steel fence posts and mounting hardware, described as 8 feet by 6 inches. - New direct-burial Cat6 cable to each camera and sealed connections between cameras and junction boxes. - Installation services: Approximately 40 feet of trenching and conduit between the fence line and maintenance building, with rough backfill; the Zoo will perform cold-patch or blacktop repair. Remove cabling and conduit associated with cameras being replaced. - OEMs and vendors: No camera, switch, cable, or other OEM or vendor is named; no part numbers are provided. - Notable requirements: The contractor should have security-system and site-protection experience. Proposals should describe the work, provide a turnkey labor-and-materials cost breakdown, include material specifications and data sheets, expected material lifespans and warranties, and estimate durations for each work phase. Work is generally expected during normal work hours, with scheduling coordinated around animal-welfare needs. - Period of performance: Six months; specific start and end dates and option years are not stated.

Description

The Buffalo Zoo is soliciting bids for a turnkey repair and improvement project for its site security camera system. The system includes approximately 132 cameras; about 26 have no feed, and other cameras have poor displays due to failed infrastructure. Work includes replacing 26 cameras and installing new conduit, cabling, fiber, switches, and related mounting and connection components. Proposals must include a detailed scope and turnkey cost breakdown, required forms and insurance certificates, warranty information, materials and data sheets, and projected work durations.

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