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District recommends $768,366.76 security camera package; only one bid submitted
Summary
Administration recommended that the board approve a security camera installation package covering several elementary buildings; the bid from PACE Systems totals $768,366.76 and includes software upgrades, cloud storage and 30-day video retention; the administration will present the contract for board action at the April 28 meeting.
At the April 21 Committee of the Whole meeting, Mr. Shepherd, presenting on security upgrades, said Cary CCSD 26 solicited bids to expand and upgrade school security camera systems and received one responsive bid from PACE Systems totaling $768,366.76.
Mr. Shepherd said 16 vendors initially expressed interest in the project, six requested bid documents and one company submitted a bid; PACE Systems previously installed cameras at Cary Junior High and the administration cited that familiarity with existing hardware and software as a factor. The package includes software upgrades, migration of storage to the cloud, and configuration so administrators can access footage remotely. Administration told the board the proposed contract would allow district sites to use a common software platform across buildings.
The project scope proposed for this summer includes security camera installations and upgrades at Briargate, Oak Knoll and a campus referred to as "3 Oaks"; Mr. Shepherd said cameras would cover building perimeters and adjacent parking lots. He said the proposed cloud package would retain video for up to 30 days and allow downloading for investigative or legal needs.
Board members asked whether nearby residents would be notified and whether the system could be patched into local law enforcement access. Mr. Shepherd said the cameras are not expected to capture private residences and that cloud-based access would make it easier for building administrators and, when necessary, law enforcement to access footage during emergencies.
Administration recommended the board approve the package at its April 28 regular meeting. No contract award occurred at the April 21 Committee of the Whole meeting; the recommendation will return to the board on April 28 for formal action.
