What the buyer needs

AI summary

The Buffalo Zoo requests turnkey proposals from experienced contractors for security camera services to restore and improve its site security system. The buyer requires complete restoration of approximately 132 cameras, which includes replacing 26 failed cameras, installing roughly 3,100 feet of 2-inch conduit, trenching, adding switches and fiber, placing stainless steel fence posts, running direct burial Cat6 cable, and removing old cabling and conduit. Only USA organizations submitting onshore bids are eligible. Bidders must mail, hand-deliver to Gate #1, or email proposals to Will Guagliardo at [email protected] by November 2nd, 2026. Submittals must contain a scope of work, turnkey cost breakdown for labor and materials, signed Contractor Code of Conduct Form, insurance certificates, warranty information, and a letter explaining any omissions. The text does not disclose the budget, evaluation criteria, or contract term, but contractors must conduct work offsite between 7:30 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

Scope of work

Install approximately 3,100 feet of new 2 inch conduit along Meadow Drive, Crandall Drive, and Parkside Drive
Install expansion joints and breakout boxes at each camera location
Install a new 16 port PoE+ Switch in the maintenance building
Trench approximately 40ft in length and 6 inch in depth with conduit from fence line to maintenance building
Run new MM 4 Strand fiber from maintenance building to pole mounted PoE switches
Install approximately 15 new 8ft x 6 inch stainless steel fence posts and mounting hardware
Run new direct burial Cat6 cable and seal tight to each camera
Replace 26 cameras that no longer have a feed and remove old cabling and conduit

Minimum qualifications

Experienced in security systems and site protection systems
Onshore (USA Organization Only)

Documents to include with your response

Scope of work outlining current security system repair
Proposal with complete turnkey cost breakdown including labor and materials
Signed Contractor Code of Conduct Form
Insurance Certificates stating coverage for project scope
Warranty Information detailing material and labor warranties
Letter of Explanation for any omitted documents (if applicable)
Material data sheets

How to submit

Method: Mailing, hand delivery, or email
Instructions: Send to the attention of Will Guagliardo via mail to Buffalo Zoo, delivery to the zoo at Gate #1, or email.