DAS- OPF Security Technology Systems Contract

Site Visit A site visit will be held on October 30, 2026, at the locations listed below to survey the facility and discuss the requirements of the solicitation. The site visit will commence promptly at 9:30 AM, barring an unforeseen circumstance that results in a delay of the site visit. Attendance will be taken. The State will not be responsible to an Offeror for its failure to obtain information discussed during the site visit due to its failure to attend and/or arriving after the site visit has convened. Please contact Jerod Conely by October 26, 2026, at Jerod.Conley@das.ohio.gov during regular business hours to make arrangements for authorization to enter the facility.Notes: Visitors must check in with security upon entering with a valid state ID prior to the start of the site visit. Due to security at the location, backpacks will not be permitted on the site. No weapons, drugs or alcohol may be brought on premises. Scope of work summary:The scope of work covers comprehensive security technology services for multiple State of Ohio–operated buildings, provided by a single contractor. The contractor will maintain, repair, and install a wide range of systems, including security cameras, card access and alarm systems, door hardware and locks, garage and gate controls, visitor management tools, biometric readers, ballistic glass, and all associated software, networks, and hosted platforms. This includes routine maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrades, and applying software and firmware updates to ensure safe, reliable, and up‑to‑date operation of all security technologies.Services must be available 24/7/365, with rapid emergency response capabilities in designated areas such as Columbus and Cleveland. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision, using staff and subcontractors who hold required technical certifications, comply with safety and security protocols, and pass state background checks. Work will be coordinated with building representatives and delivered under a time‑and‑materials, not‑to‑exceed contract model that sets labor rates and caps markups on parts, rentals, and software licenses. . FACILITY ADDRESS MEETING PLACE SITE VISIT DATE AND TIME Riffe Center for Government & Arts and Rhodes State Office Tower 77 S. High Street, Columbus, OH 43215and then will walk to30 E. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215 Security Desk in Lobby77 S. High Street, Columbus, OH 43215 9:30 AMOctober 30, 2026
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Security or access control systems