Access Control Systems

The Colonial School District (with Red Clay Consolidated) is seeking a vendor to supply, install, program, and support a full suite of access‑control hardware that integrates with the district’s existing Avigilon video‑surveillance system. The contract covers purchase of head‑ends, card readers, door contacts, locks, intercoms, cabling, and related components, plus 1‑year and 3‑year maintenance and warranty options. Installations must occur outside of student hours, and the vendor must provide 48‑hour response for service calls, use Delaware prevailing‑wage labor rates, and meet extensive background‑check, insurance, licensing, and diversity‑reporting requirements. The bid deadline and public opening are both on February 3 2026 at 2:00 PM, with award to be made within 60 days of opening. Pricing must be guaranteed through January 1 2029, and the contract may be renewed for an additional year. • Provide all listed access‑control equipment (head‑ends, controllers, readers, locks, contacts, intercoms, cabling) with unit‑price, installed‑price, maintenance and warranty costs. • Perform after‑hours installation, programming, and ongoing support with a ≤48‑hour repair response. • Comply with Delaware prevailing‑wage rules, mandatory background checks for any personnel accessing schools, $1 M general liability insurance, and quarterly supplier‑diversity reporting.