Cloud-Based Access Control System Installation and Upgrade

The contract involves the installation and upgrade of a comprehensive cloud-based access control system across multiple buildings at Southeastern Community College in North Carolina. The scope includes providing new access control devices, cabling, raceways, card credentials, a card printer, and workstations necessary for a fully integrated security system. Additionally, the project requires replacing and modifying existing door hardware to ensure compatibility and proper functioning with the new system, as detailed in the construction documents. The work aims to enhance security infrastructure by implementing modern, cloud-based technology to manage access across the college’s facilities. Bids are to be submitted as part of a single prime contract, with proposals due by June 19, 2025, and a pre-bid meeting scheduled for May 29, 2025. The project’s estimated value ranges from $500,000 to $1,500,000. Payment will be made in installments, with 95% of monthly estimates paid during the work and the remaining balance upon final acceptance. The procurement process emphasizes compliance with minority business participation and good faith effort documentation, which must accompany bid submissions. The contract will be awarded following a sealed bidding process, with bid opening held publicly at the college’s Whiteville campus. The project is overseen by the college’s Facilities Management Office, with design services provided by engineer Donald Jones.