Automatic Barrier Arm Gate Installation

The Cambridge Housing Authority is seeking qualified contractors to design, furnish, install, integrate, test, and commission a fully automated vehicle access control system at the parking spine on Washington Street between Portland Street and Windsor Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The scope of work includes the installation of automatic barrier arm gates and seamless integration with the agency’s existing Avigilon access control infrastructure to ensure unified operations, enhanced security, and reliable vehicle management. All systems must be thoroughly tested and commissioned to meet operational standards and be compatible with current infrastructure without disruption to ongoing facilities management. Bids must be submitted electronically by the deadline of August 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM Eastern Time, with the solicitation posted on August 5, 2026. The contract is managed under solicitation number BD-27-1134-CHA01-CHA01-132056 and administered by the Cambridge Housing Authority, a state and local government entity. Proposals should be directed to the primary point of contact, Purchaser Kristen Donnelly, and all work must be performed at the specified location in Cambridge, MA, with a zip code of 02139. Contractors are expected to demonstrate proven experience with similar access control integrations, compliance with local regulations, and the capacity to deliver a fully functional, secure, and low-maintenance system.