About this opportunity
AI summaryNorthside Independent School District is requesting proposals for body-worn camera systems, GPS systems, service, and repairs to serve public safety officers, students, and staff. The buyer requires hardware, software, licenses, unlimited cloud video and metadata storage, live feed capabilities, holster removal notifications, video redacting tools, and 24/7 support with full warranty coverage for the term of the contract. Only USA-based organizations are eligible to bid. Proposers must upload and submit their responses electronically through the Bonfire Portal by November 19, 2026, at 10:30 AM CT, with all questions due by November 9, 2026. The contract period will run for one year, and submitted proposals must remain valid for 120 calendar days. An evaluation committee will score proposals based on best value criteria, including purchase price and proposer experience, rather than price alone.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Northside Independent School District
- Solicitation No.
- 2026-136
Scope of work
- Body cameras and GPS system service and repairs
- Hardware, software, and licenses
- Unlimited cloud-based video and metadata storage for all devices and systems
- 24/7 support and full vendor warranty
- Device and camera control, voice remote control, and media wrist remote controller
- Device and camera capable of voice and live feed
- Holster weapon removed and replaced notification function
- Video editing capability to fog or blur faces of juveniles or non-intended individuals/areas
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| The purchase price | Not specified |
| Proposer experience with similar projects and references; experience on similar/comparable projects | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Registered with the Texas Secretary of State and the Comptroller of Public Accounts as required by Texas law
- Current on NISD Property Taxes
- Not debarred or suspended from conducting business with the US Government
Documents to include with your response
- Proposal Acknowledgement
- Vendor Certification Form
- Edgar Compliance
- Form A – Company Information
- Form B – Pricing and Service Affirmation
- Form C – Price Sheet
- Form D – Certification of Insurance
- W9
- Past Performance Questionnaire
- Form 1295 Certificate of Interested Parties (after Notice of Award)
Key dates
- Issue Date
- October 27, 2026
- Questions due
- Monday, November 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM (CT)
- Proposals due
- Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 10:30 AM (CT)
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via Bonfire Portal (now Euna Procurement)
- Instructions
- Upload, submit, and finalize responses at https://nisd.bonfirehub.com/portal prior to the opening date and time. Vendor submittals must be separate, signed .pdf/xls files.
Contract details
- Term
- One (1) year upon Board of Trustee approval with the option to renew for four (4) additional one (1) year periods.
- Place of performance
- Northside Independent School District, San Antonio, Texas
- Insurance and bonding
- Must maintain insurance policies naming NISD as Additional Insured with 30-day written notice of cancellation and waiver of subrogation. Performance and Payment Bonds may be required on capital projects in excess of $100,000 for Performance Bond and $25,000 for Payment Bond.
- Funding
- 2 CFR 200, Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 3141-3148), Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 3701-3708)