What the buyer needs
AI summaryNewton County Schools seeks information from qualified building automation system manufacturers, controls contractors, system integrators, and technology providers to establish a district-wide building automation controls standard. The district wants to evaluate unified, turnkey solutions, including system architecture, migration strategies from multiple existing platforms, user interfaces, cybersecurity compliance, training, product lifecycle, K-12 references, and non-binding pricing estimates. This non-binding Request for Information is for educational and budgetary purposes only, with no guarantee of a future formal solicitation. Eligible respondents are limited to onshore United States organizations, and performance of the work will be offsite. Vendors must submit questions to Cory Craver at [email protected] by November 20, 2026. Respondents must upload complete RFI responses in PDF format electronically through the district's platform by December 11, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.
Scope of work
- Recommended BAS strategy and migration planning
- System architecture, enterprise capabilities, and remote access
- Open architecture, interoperability, and existing system integration
- HVAC, central plant, and miscellaneous equipment monitoring
- School nutrition refrigerated equipment monitoring and management
- User interface, dashboards, scheduling, and alarm management
- Cybersecurity, IT compliance, and Active Directory or Azure compatibility
- Training, technical in-field support, and lifecycle costs
Minimum qualifications
- Qualified building automation system manufacturers, controls contractors, system integrators, and technology providers
- At least three references of similar K-12 school district deployments
Documents to include with your response
- General information including company name, contact, website, and cooperative contracts
- K-12 experience and at least three school district references
- Licensing and lifecycle cost estimates for initial and recurring years
- Separate document marked Proprietary Information, if applicable
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via Newton County Schools e-procurement platform
- Instructions
- Upload responses in PDF format to https://ncssebid.ionwave.net/Login.aspx. Proprietary information must be placed in a separate document marked Proprietary Information.
