Chatham County Justice Center and Historic Courthouse Security Camera and Network Cabling Modernization

The County of Chatham is soliciting proposals from qualified security camera and cabling firms for the modernization of surveillance systems at the Chatham County Justice Center and the Historic Courthouse. The project involves replacing existing security cameras and legacy coaxial cabling with Ethernet-based structured cabling at the Justice Center, while focusing on the installation or replacement of exterior cameras at the Historic Courthouse. A key requirement for the courthouse is the preservation of its architectural features and historic character, requiring County approval for any alterations to the building exterior. The selected vendor will be responsible for the design, installation, configuration, testing, and documentation of the integrated solution, with a project completion timeline of eight months from the date of award. Proposals must be submitted by December 11, 2026, consisting of three hard copies and one electronic PDF version. Evaluation will be based on staff expertise, previous experience with high-availability surveillance in government settings, the quality of the proposed camera-coverage and cabling design, and the ability to minimize disruptions to court operations. The contract requires strict adherence to labeling standards, the use of weather-rated exterior cabling, and the implementation of robust cybersecurity measures. Additionally, the contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including worker's compensation and general liability, and comply with North Carolina state laws and federal equal employment opportunity regulations.