What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) seeks to procure a mobile surveillance camera trailer system for temporary security, safety monitoring, and asset protection at transit centers, park-and-ride facilities, construction sites, maintenance locations, and other agency-owned properties. The portable system must integrate with SORTA's existing Genetec security center video management platform to provide real-time and recorded video surveillance across pre-construction, active construction, and post-construction operations. Only onshore U.S. organizations are eligible to bid on this solicitation. Proposers must submit all questions through the e-Procurement Portal by 2:00 pm EST on November 13, 2026, and submit final electronic responses via the portal by November 30, 2026, at 2:00 pm. Bidders must include an electronically completed Bid Pricing Form, a detailed cost breakdown, required certification forms, and a MetroMAX Small Business Participation Plan. Proposed pricing must be firm-fixed and remain valid for at least 120 days from the response deadline.
Scope of work
- Mobile surveillance camera trailer with solar-powered charging and battery backup
- Minimum four high-definition IP cameras with PTZ, night vision, and 360-degree coverage
- Local onboard video recording with minimum 30 days retained storage
- Native integration and commissioning with Genetec Security Center 5.14
- Installation and configuration services
- User and administrator training
- System documentation, manuals, and recommended maintenance procedures
- Minimum one-year manufacturer warranty and technical support
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Lowest responsive price | Not specified |
| Bidder responsibility (organization, experience, financial resources, past performance, DBE compliance) | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Active System for Award Management (SAM.gov) registration
- Compliance with 49 CFR Part 26 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) requirements
- Necessary organization, experience, accounting, and operational controls
- Sufficient financial resources to perform the contract
- Satisfactory past performance record in carrying out similar work
- Ability to comply with the required delivery or performance schedule
Documents to include with your response
- Bid Pricing Form
- Detailed Cost Breakdown
- Subcontractor Information Form
- Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters
- Personal Property Tax Affidavit
- Certification of Restrictions on Lobbying
- DBE Participation Plan / MetroMAX Small Business Participation Plan
- Insurance Certificates
- Technical compliance supporting documentation
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via e-Procurement Portal
- Instructions
- Submit electronically via https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/go-metro (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/go-metro). No hard copy submittals will be accepted.
