Detention Center Security Electronics, Locking System, and Video Management System Replacement

Pamlico County is soliciting sealed proposals for a comprehensive replacement of security electronics, detention locking systems, and video management infrastructure at its Detention Center. The project requires a complete turnkey solution encompassing PLC-based door control systems, touch screen control stations, intercom components, detention lock cylinder replacements with rekeying and customized keying schedules, modern video management software, surveillance cameras, recording and storage equipment, network infrastructure, monitoring workstations, and full installation, programming, integration, configuration, testing, and training services. All proposals must meet or exceed the operational and technical specifications outlined in the solicitation, and no sole-source submissions will be accepted. The vendor must also provide warranty, ongoing maintenance, and support as part of the delivered system. The solicitation, identified as 499-2027-002, was posted on July 9, 2026, with responses due by July 15, 2026. This competitive, performance-based procurement is led by Pamlico County in North Carolina and falls under the SLED agency type. Alex Showalter is designated as the primary point of contact for inquiries. The system must be fully integrated and capable of supporting the detention center’s security operations with no partial or fragmented solutions acceptable. The location of performance is within Pamlico County, North Carolina, and proposers are expected to demonstrate proven experience in similar detention facility projects to ensure reliability, compliance, and long-term operational success.