The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, 207 North San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, Florida 32084 is requesting proposals from qualified Security Camera contractors for the installation of an IP video surveillance system, which will provide comprehensive security coverage of the outdoor areas of the campus. This system will incorporate the existing camera system. The contractor will provide and configure all software and equipment, including switches, to create a secure network, which utilizes the campus fiber infrastructure to distribute the video to security stations and archival devices. The contractor shall be responsible for connecting cameras to network and power sources, trenching if necessary, and the erection of poles or mounting on existing structures. Archival devices must provide at least thirty days of storage. The contractor shall be an authorized reseller of all products specified. A 24-hour response time for service is required. The contractor shall provide a replacement for all products specified, or approved alternate. A one-year on site warrantee is required. The contractor shall have a Florida low voltage license. The contractor shall have a staffed office within 50 miles of the campus.

Campus Specifications and Requirements packages shall be obtained at: The Eddie Gobble Pavilion, adjacent to Police Services, Building #76 at the Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference on December 20, 2011, 10:00 a.m.

Proposals will be accepted until 3:00 p.m., January 10, 2012, in the Purchasing Department in the Stores and Receiving, Building #28. Proposals will be opened, reviewed and evaluated. After the firms have been evaluated based on their proposals, no fewer than 3 firms with the highest scores will be more closely considered through a presentation of their approach to perform this particular project.

As the best interest of the State may require, the right is reserved to reject any and all proposals or waive any minor irregularity or technicality in proposals received. Proposers are cautioned to make no assumptions regarding the intent of this request. The proposer should contact FSDB if he has any concerns regarding specifics of this request.

Any person with a qualified disability requiring special accommodations at the Pre-Proposal Meeting shall contact: John Connor, Purchasing Director, (904)827-2356 at least five (5) working days prior to the event. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact this office by using the Florida Relay Services which can be reached at 1(800)955-8771 (TDD).

Certified Minority Business Enterprises are encouraged to participate in the process.