What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe County of Imperial requires a qualified commercial security system vendor to provide a commercial-grade electronic security system equipment package and ongoing professional monitoring services for a facility in Calipatria, California. Under this DIY procurement model, the selected vendor must supply the security hardware, remote programming and activation support, an interactive mobile application platform, cellular connectivity, and 24/7 central station monitoring, while County personnel perform physical installation. Only onshore USA organizations are eligible to bid. Vendors must submit itemized pricing, recurring service fees, and contract terms via the County of Imperial PlanetBids Vendor Portal by 2:00 PM on November 12, 2026. The buyer will award the contract to the lowest responsible contractor, and bidders may submit questions by email until the November 12, 2026 deadline.
Scope of work
- One Main Commercial Control Panel with integrated cellular communicator, Wi-Fi dual-path communications, and emergency battery backup
- One Secondary Control Keypad touchscreen or digital keypad
- Seven Wireless Door Contacts heavy-duty magnetic surface-mounted sensors
- Three Commercial Motion Detectors wide-angle interior digital PIR sensors
- Four Wireless Glass Break Detectors calibrated for commercial-grade glass
- One Audible Siren high-decibel interior alarm with integrated visual strobe and one installation hardware pack
- Pre-shipment configuration support, over-the-air system programming, configuration, zone labeling, and remote technical support
- Continuous 24/7 professional central station alarm monitoring, interactive commercial smartphone application platform, and dedicated cellular connectivity
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Lowest responsible contractor | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Qualified and experienced commercial security system vendors
- Provide continuous 24/7 professional alarm monitoring through a certified central monitoring station
- Explicitly agree to professionally monitor the system under the DIY model with hardware mounted by the Owner
Documents to include with your response
- Hardware & Monitoring Quotation with itemized pricing for equipment, activation fees, and recurring monthly fees
- Recurring Services Pricing Format covering application platform, cellular activity, and 24/7 monitoring
- Statement of service duration (month-to-month or minimum contract duration) and early termination fees
- Specification of cellular network provider, backup paths, and recurring service charges
- Identification of user account or connected mobile device limitations
- Product warranty documentation outlining specific terms or limitations for Owner-performed physical installation
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via PlanetBids Vendor Portal
- Instructions
- Submitted via the County of Imperial PlanetBids Vendor Portal at https://vendors.planetbids.com/portal/64020/portal-home