Alamance-Burlington School System Security Upgrades: CCTV and Door Access ITB 2025
Alamance-Burlington SchoolsSchool · Burlington, NC- Due
- Dec 4, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Nov 25, 2025
- Primary contact
- Jimmy Russell
The 30-second brief
The Alamance-Burlington School System (ABSS) is requesting sealed bids for security upgrades involving CCTV cameras and door access systems at three sites: Altamahaw Ossipee, Alexander Wilson, and E.M. Holt. The contractor shall provide cabling, termination, programming, and testing for a complete access control and camera system, including a 2N video intercom/card reader with a Grandstream master station at main entrances. Bidders must maintain an office in North Carolina and a service department within a 2-hour drive of Burlington, NC. Minimum insurance requirements include $1M in general liability and workers' compensation. Bids are due by December 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with work scheduled to begin no sooner than December 15, 2025, and finish by May 15, 2026.
Cabling, Termination, Programming, Testing, 2N video intercom/card reader, Grandstream master station
Cost, bidder’s reputation, references, ability to meet time schedule, service after-the-fact, best interest of the district
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Summary
The Alamance-Burlington School System (ABSS) is requesting sealed bids for security upgrades involving CCTV cameras and door access systems at three sites: Altamahaw Ossipee, Alexander Wilson, and E.M. Holt.
The contractor shall provide cabling, termination, programming, and testing for a complete access control and camera system, including a 2N video intercom/card reader with a Grandstream master station at main entrances. Bidders must maintain an office in North Carolina and a service department within a 2-hour drive of Burlington, NC. Minimum insurance requirements include $1M in general liability and workers' compensation. Bids are due by December 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with work scheduled to begin no sooner than December 15, 2025, and finish by May 15, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Cost
- Bidder’s reputation
- References
- Ability to meet time schedule
- Service after-the-fact
- Best interest of the district
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Cabling
- Termination
- Programming
- Testing
- 2N video intercom/card reader
- Grandstream master station
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
completed Bid Form, original and one additional copy of proposal
- Submit to
- 1712 Vaughn Road, Burlington, NC 27217
- Scope location
- Burlington, NC
- Reported agency
- Alamance-Burlington School System
Questions about this ITB
How do I respond to this ITB from Alamance-Burlington Schools?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 4, 2025. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: 1712 Vaughn Road, Burlington, NC 27217. For questions, contact Jimmy Russell.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this ITB?
Most government agencies, including Alamance-Burlington Schools in NC, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the ITB submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Jimmy Russell. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Cabling, Termination, Programming, Testing, 2N video intercom/card reader, Grandstream master station. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Cost, bidder’s reputation, references, ability to meet time schedule, service after-the-fact, best interest of the district" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Alamance-Burlington Schools?
All active and historical solicitations from Alamance-Burlington Schools are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Alamance-Burlington Schools regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this ITB?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: completed Bid Form, original and one additional copy of proposal. Review the full document from Alamance-Burlington Schools for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Burlington, NC. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.