DISPATCH CENTER VIDEO WALL EQUIPMENT

Public Utility District No. 1 of Lewis County has issued solicitation 26-023-IFB to acquire video wall equipment, associated accessories, and delivery for its Dispatch Center. The procurement includes specific items such as the NGS-D440 Secure Appliance Encoder, spare appliance nodes, EssentialCare service contracts, and Barco CTRL standard software support. Equipment delivery is required after January 1, 2027, with shipments sent F.O.B. destination and prepaid. The District will award the contract based on the best value, typically identifying the lowest responsive and responsible bid through a process involving responsiveness and reference evaluations. Bidders must be licensed to do business in Washington State and provide a bid guarantee of 5% for totals of $120,000 or more. Performance bonds are also required for contracts meeting this $120,000 threshold, with amounts ranging from 10% to 100% depending on whether progress payments are utilized. The contract is governed by Washington State law, requiring materials to conform to various industry standards including OSHA, ANSI, and NFPA. Legal provisions include a 10-day notice for termination for convenience and a requirement for mediation before pursuing judicial action. Submissions must be made via the Public Purchase web-based system or as sealed physical bids by the November 24, 2026, deadline.