Remodeling of a detention facility in Meridian, Mississippi. Completed plans call for the remodel of a detention facility.

Detention Facility Camera System Replacement & Installation. Adherence to the proposal's specifications is strongly recommended for your bid to be considered. The purpose of this project is to furnish and install a complete IP-based video surveillance system for the Lauderdale County Detention Facility located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. The system will enhance security and monitoring capabilities throughout the facility and replace the existing Video Management System (VMS) with a new, modern platform. The work includes providing and installing new cameras, relocating existing cameras, furnishing and configuring a new VMS and storage solution, supplying monitoring stations with wall-mounted displays, reusing existing cabling where possible, and performing all configuration, testing, and staff training necessary for full operational functionality. Contractor shall also be responsible for the removal of all existing video surveillance equipmentn (including cameras, servers/NVRs, monitors, mounts, and accessories) and depositing the removed equipment in a central location designated by facility staff. The contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, materials, procurement, and shipping services necessary to complete the delivery of the new video surveillance system for the Lauderdale County Detention Facility. All work is to be in accordance with this proposal's requirements. All work shall comply with ISO and IEEE standards. Sealed bid proposals must be received in envelopes marked with the proposer's business name and address and labeled in the lower left-hand corner with the words "BID FOR DETENTION FACILITY CAMERA SYSTEM REPLACEMENT & INSTALLATION", "RFB #LC011-2026", and the "DATE OF THE BID OPENING". Electronic proposals can be submitted via Central Bidding. Sealed proposals can be delivered by mail, courier, or hand to the Lauderdale County Purchasing Department. All proposals will be accepted and evaluated by the Lauderdale County staff. The Board of Supervisors will select the most qualified proposal based on price and other relevant factors, and reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and waive informalities. A pre-bid conference will not be held, but a site visit can be scheduled upon request. SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION: The Contractor shall furnish, install, and configure the surveillance components as defined in Section IV - Contractor Furnished Equipment, reusing existing cables wherever possible (see Section 3.6 - Cabling Requirements). CAMERA RELOCATION: Relocate 13 hallway cameras (See Table 1: Required Equipment List) to central positions and adjust room cameras (4-8 ft), reusing existing cabling wherever possible (see Section 3.6 - Cabling Requirements). All relocated cameras must be tested and verified after installation. If cable is too short, vendor shall install a Cat6 jack above the ceiling and connect using an appropriate patch cable. NEW CAMERA INSTALLATION: Install two (2) new IP varifocal cameras in uncovered rooms (See Table 1: Required Equipment List) with approximately 150 ft of new Cat6 cabling each. Terminate, label, and test all runs for full functionality. MONITORING EQUIPMENT: Install six (6) Micro PCs (Intel i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Windows OS) and six (6) 65" 4K UHD televisions with heavy-duty wall mounts. Each PC and monitor pair shall function as a full monitoring station integrated with the new VMS. SYSTEM INTEGRATION, STORAGE & VMS: Install a new Video Management System (VMS) and network video storage supporting a minimum of 90 days of data retention. Storage shall be calculated based on four (4) cameras recording 24/7 at native resolution at not less than 25 FPS, and all remaining cameras recording at 1 FPS motion-activated with 70% motion activity. CABLING REQUIREMENTS: Reuse existing cabling wherever feasible. New cabling shall only be installed as necessary. All new cables shall be dressed, labeled, and routed above ceilings, not in conduit, and all penetrations sealed per fire code. NETWORK CONFIGURATION: The camera system shall operate on a dedicated, isolated network. Integration with the County network shall occur only where needed for functionality or device connectivity. All IP addressing, VLANs, and interconnection details shall be coordinated with the Lauderdale County Sheriff's Department IT staff. SYSTEM TESTING: System shall be fully tested upon completion of installation and configuration ensure full functionality of system. Test plans shall be provided upon request by Lauderdale County staff. Question Deadline 05/14/2026 at 4:00 PM CT All questions are to be submitted by e-mailed to rfp@lauderdalecounty.org.