What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe buyer seeks a vendor to provide campus security technology and emergency communications systems for a government authority in Indianapolis, Indiana. The required scope spans security system design, engineering, integration, and installation, along with IP camera networks, emergency operations centers, mobile command systems, and door access controls. Additional requirements include AI-enabled concealed weapons detection, touchless screening, alarm and remote video monitoring, school bus camera systems, alerting tools, temporary security, and incident recovery services. Eligible offerors must be onshore United States organizations only. Work performance will take place onsite or offsite, and interested parties must submit all questions no later than December 4, 2026.
Scope of work
- Access control, visitor management, and intrusion detection
- Weapons and threat detection
- Panic buttons and duress systems
- Video surveillance, video management, and video analytics
- Mass notification, public address, and emergency communications
- Transportation safety technology and bus safety
- Emergency radios and interoperable communications
- Emergency preparedness, disaster response, and continuity systems
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Pricing and Total Cost of Ownership | 30 |
| Technical Capabilities and Functional Fit | 20 |
| Integration and Interoperability | 15 |
| Reliability, Resilience, and Emergency Performance | 10 |
| Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection | 10 |
| Implementation & Project Management | 5 |
| Training, Technical Support, & Maintenance | 5 |
| Vendor Experience & Demonstrated Performance | 5 |
Minimum qualifications
- A minimum of three contracts performed within the past five years serving K-12, higher education, or government entities
- Hardware free of components prohibited under Section 889 of the FY2019 National Defense Authorization Act
Documents to include with your response
- Technical Proposal addressing Evaluation Sections 1-7
- Pricing Proposal with completed pricing worksheet and published catalog/price list
- Offer and Contract Signature Form
- Compliance documents
- New Jersey compliance forms (if applicable)
- Cybersecurity or information security documentation and certifications
- Product specifications and technical documentation
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the Procurement Portal
- Instructions
- Submitted electronically through the portal at https://indigo.bonfirehub.com/portal. Physical paper, faxed, or emailed responses will not be accepted.