Renovation of an educational facility in Elberton, Georgia. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

The proposed solution must be a complete, turnkey system. The selected vendor will be responsible for all planning, equipment provision, installation, configuration, testing, documentation, and training. Question Deadline 10/15/2025 All technical questions and correspondences should be conducted through email and directed to clint.winter@elbert.k12.ga.us. Answers to these questions will be posted on the Elbert County School District Invitation to Bid Website located at online Project Objective: The primary goal is to enhance the safety and security of our students, staff, and property by implementing a modern video surveillance solution. The system must provide reliable, high-resolution coverage of key internal and external areas, be simple for authorized personnel to operate,secure, and offer advanced capabilities for incident investigation and real-time monitoring The proposed solution must be a complete, turnkey system. The selected vendor will be responsible for all planning, equipment provision, installation, configuration, testing, documentation, and training. 2.1. System Architecture ECSD prefers a modern, scalable architecture that minimizes on-site server infrastructure and associated maintenance overhead. Proposers must clearly detail their proposed storage and management model (e.g., cloud-managed, edge-based storage with cloud features, traditional NVR/DVR-based). 2.2. Camera Specifications (Minimum Requirements) Indoor Cameras Resolution: Minimum 5 Megapixel (MP) Vandal Resistance: IK08 or better Lens: Wide field of view (up to ~128 diagonal) Image Enhancement: Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) Illumination: Built-in Infrared (IR) for low-light/night coverage (approx. 15m) Networking: Must support Power over Ethernet (PoE), IP-based Form Factor: Compact, discreet dome design suitable for indoor environments Outdoor Cameras Resolution: Minimum 5MP Weatherproofing: IP67 or better Vandal Resistance: IK10 Image Enhancement: Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) Illumination: Integrated IR (approx. 30m) Networking: PoE, IP-based Form Factor: Dome-style outdoor housing for general perimeter and entry coverage 2.3. Management and Features The Video Management System (VMS) must include, but is not limited to, the following features: Centralized Management: A single, easy-to-use platform for managing all cameras and users, accessible via web browser and mobile devices (iOS/Android). User Management: Granular access controls, allowing different levels of access for administrators, principals, and security staff. Advanced Search & Analytics: Capabilities such as searching footage by motion events, color, object (person/vehicle), and time/date. Alerts & Notifications: Automatic alerts for system health issues (e.g., camera offline, tampering) and critical events. Export Functionality: Easy and non-proprietary video export format (e.g., MP4) for evidence sharing. Security: Data encryption in transit and at rest, and secure remote access that does not require opening firewall ports. Awards: The Elbert County School District reserves the right to reject, evaluate, accept partial proposals, and accept full proposals, which the district believes is in the best interest of its stakeholders. Elbert County School District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive minor irregularities, and to award the contract to the vendor deemed most advantageous to the District, regardless of price *The list of planholders and/or interested bidders is not being tracked by the stakeholders involved with this project. If you are an interested contractor and wish to be listed as a bidder, please notify our editorial staff at addtobidlist@constructconnect.com.